Error:
It is usually caused by incorrect xml characters being copied into the license field, this can happen when the code is copied and pasted from an email or webpage.

Solution:
1. Retrieve the correct 18 digit license key from NetSuite by looking up customer's sales order number.
2. Go to licensing folder, clear all contents in the folder.
Licensing folder location
<C:\ProgramData\erwin\Data Modeler\Licensing>
3. On the first page (licensing page) enter the 18 digit license key manually.