An information processing apparatus is capable of performing a plurality of processes in parallel, and includes a plurality of operation components each including individual components, which are provided for respective processes to be performed in parallel. A control unit permits activation of as many operation components as the number of right-to-use licenses, out of the operation components. When detecting an abnormality in an individual component included in an active operation component, the control unit deactivates the other individual components of the operation component including the abnormal individual component, and activates another inactive operation component.