Run lsdecode.exe in the program folder to check the actual expiration date of your current license.
The in ETABS 2016 typically indicates that the software cannot find a valid standalone or network license, often due to expired license files, incorrect system settings, or corrupted licensing services. Primary Causes of Error 30 license not recognized error 30 etabs 2016 new
Locate the lservrc file in the ETABS installation directory (it has no file extension). Run lsdecode
Open it with Notepad and ensure the license string is on a single line. often due to expired license files