# vsec_lic_cli unexpectedly removes Central Licenses from the default license pool on the Primary Multi-Domain Security Management Server in a HA environment, affecting R81.20 Jumbo Hotfix Take 26 or higher

**Product:** Cloud Firewall, Licensing, Multi-Domain Security Management  
**Version:** R81.20  
**OS:** Gaia  
**Last Modified:** 2026-07-19

## Symptoms

- Central License tool (vsec_lic_cli) unexpectedly removes Central Licenses from the default license pool on the Primary Multi-Domain Security Management Server in a High Availability (HA) environment.
- After all Central Licenses are removed, the previous default license pool is disbanded, and if there are several license pools, the new random license pool is set as a default license pool.

## Cause

This issue happens because of the code limitation in the R81.20 Jumbo Hotfix Take 26 or higher version of the Multi-Domain Security Management Server when working in a HA environment.

## Solution

This problem was fixed. The fix is included in:

- [Check Point R82](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181127)  
- [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R81.20](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20/Default.htm) starting from Take 79

If you choose not to upgrade, Check Point can supply a **Hotfix**. [Contact Check Point Support](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/.contact-support/) to get a Hotfix for this issue.

A Support Engineer will make sure the Hotfix is compatible with your environment before providing the Hotfix.

For faster resolution and verification, please collect [CPinfo files](http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk92739) from the Security Management Server and Security Gateways involved in the case.

**Hotfix installation instructions:**

Refer to [sk168597 - How to install a Hotfix](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk168597).

#### NOTE

This solution has been verified for the specific scenario, described by the combination of Product, Version and Symptoms. It may not work in other scenarios.

## Article Properties

**Access Level:** General  
**Status:** Approved by TAC  
**Date Created:** 2024-07-09  
**Last Modified:** 2026-07-19