License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced -

You have activated historical logging (tags or alarms) in your project, but the "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" license is not installed on the PC running the runtime.

If you are running WinCC Runtime Advanced as a service (headless operation), the service account may not have permission to read the license file.

If the license appears in ALM but is marked as "defective" or "damaged": Select the license key on the drive. Select → Repair . license key not available wincc logging for runtime advanced

The "License Key Not Available" error for WinCC Logging in Runtime Advanced can be a frustrating issue for system administrators and engineers working with Siemens' WinCC (Windows Control Center) software. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid license key to enable the logging functionality in Runtime Advanced. In this article, we will delve into the possible causes of this error, provide step-by-step troubleshooting guides, and offer solutions to resolve the issue.

You are missing the specific "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" license key. You have activated historical logging (tags or alarms)

: If you are only simulating on an engineering PC, you can often ignore the message for testing, as functionality is typically not restricted in simulation .

If you are using logging (Tag Logging or Alarm Logging) and do not have the specific option license, you must acquire the "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" license. C. Repair "Defective" Licenses Select → Repair

This article covers the foundational causes of this licensing alert and steps through the diagnostic procedures required to clear the warning from your TIA Portal environment. Root Causes of the Error