License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced __top__ -

If you do not need logging, open your project in TIA Portal, navigate to HMI Tags > Logging , and remove the logs from the tags. Using Simulation: If this occurs during simulation, note that WinCC Runtime Advanced Simulation

If you are seeing a "License Key Not Available" warning for WinCC Logging while running a TIA Portal project, your Runtime Advanced system is missing a specific "Logging" license. Even if you have the primary WinCC Runtime Advanced license installed, data logging for archives and historical trends requires an additional add-on. Why This Error Happens

Open the Siemens Automation License Manager on the execution machine.

1. WinCC Runtime Advanced 512/2048/4096 PowerTags (Base License) license key not available wincc logging for runtime advanced

The error message is a frequent issue encountered by automation engineers when running a Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced PC-based HMI application.

Legitimate licensing via Siemens or an authorized partner is the only secure, compliant, and reliable path.

What are you currently using?

Log into the Siemens SiePortal Support Platform and open a new official .

Sometimes the ALM cache becomes corrupted.

occurs because WinCC Runtime Advanced follows a different licensing model than Comfort Panels. While basic logging is often included in hardware panels, it is a separate paid option for PC-based Runtime Advanced systems. Why the Error Appears Missing Option License: You likely have a valid If you do not need logging, open your

By understanding how Siemens’ Power Tag and logging licenses interact, you can quickly diagnose the issue, implement a fix, and get back to monitoring your process without data gaps. Always remember: in the world of industrial automation, a missing license is always a human error in planning or installation—rarely a technical fault of the software itself.

Ensure your license version matches your TIA Portal Runtime version. A V17 license will not activate a V18 or V19 Runtime feature unless specified by upward compatibility rules. Option B: Remove Logging Configurations (If Unintentional)