If the protocol fix didn't work, the issue likely lies on the server side. The License Manager might be running, but it has no valid licenses loaded because of a corrupted file.
Old License Manager versions (pre-2021) often cause 8.544.0 with newer client versions. autodesk network license not available error 8.544.0
Never rely on DHCP for the license server. Assign a static IP and a fixed DNS A record. If the protocol fix didn't work, the issue
Incorrect license server information is stored in the Windows registry on the client computer. Step-by-Step Solutions 1. Verify License Server Status If the protocol fix didn't work
