CASSI1008E Error: Could not retrieve CES message return code from CBL_CES_GET_ERROR_MSG return code from CES request

An error occurred requesting licenses from CES but the text of the message cannot be retrieved from CES.
System Action:
Licenses will not be obtained.
Resolution:
Check that the licensing software is installed and configured correctly.
Module:
casmgr
Destination:
Console and standard error.