The error ADLSDK_STATUS_AUTH_PENDING 4 indicates that your Autodesk software has not yet been registered with the local licensing service. This typically happens when the software is installed but the background licensing component cannot identify the product to verify its activation status. Primary Solutions for Error Code 4
Wait 5–10 minutes after role assignment before retrying – Azure RBAC propagation can cause AUTH_PENDING if checked too soon.
Conclusion
The following steps are ordered from the simplest to the more technical fixes recommended by Autodesk Support. 1. Re-register the Software Manually
If the service is stalled, a manual restart can fix the "Pending" status. Press Windows Key + R and type services.msc. Locate Autodesk Desktop Licensing Service. Right-click and select Restart. Ensure the Startup Type is set to Automatic. 5. Verify Time and Date adlsdk-status-auth-pending 4
Sometimes a corrupted cache file blocks the registration process. Navigate to C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\Adlm Locate the file named CascadeInfo.cas Right-click it and rename it to CascadeInfo.old Relaunch your software to see if it registers correctly. Step-by-Step Resolution Guide 1. Update the Licensing Service A common cause is an outdated Autodesk Desktop Licensing Service (ADLS) Download the latest version from the Autodesk Licensing Service download page If you already have it, try uninstalling it first:
Right-click uninstall.exe and select Run as administrator. Wait for the folder to empty. Temporarily try a service principal (client secret) or
The callback later fired (e.g., 50ms after the timeout), attempted to release a latch on the now-invalid state object, and the SDK erroneously transitioned to Status 4 (waiting for a signal that will never come).