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Runtime Advanced Link ((full)): License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For

The error "License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" occurs because logging is a separate add-on license for PC-based WinCC Runtime Advanced systems. Unlike Siemens Comfort Panels, which include logging functionality by default, PC runtimes require an additional license for any tag or alarm logging. Common Causes & Solutions

  • If corrupted license store:

    If you are in an emergency, Siemens often provides a 21-day trial license. This can be activated within the ALM to restore functionality while you wait for a permanent license key to arrive. Final Checklist License Name: SIMATIC WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced. The error "License key not available

    Instead, you are greeted by a frustrating popup: "License key not available: WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced." If corrupted license store: If you are in

    1. In ALM, locate the logging license.
    2. Right-click and select "Transfer License..."
    3. Transfer it to the same local drive again (e.g., from C:\ to C:\). This refreshes the file signature.
    4. Restart the WinCC Runtime.

    It looks like you're encountering a license key issue with WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced in Siemens WinCC (likely TIA Portal). The message "License key not available" typically means the required license is either missing, not activated, or not recognized by the system. In ALM, locate the logging license

    1. Contact the manufacturer's support team: Reach out to the manufacturer's support team for assistance with resolving the license key issue.
    2. Reinstall the license key: Reinstall the license key and reconfigure the WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced Link.
    3. Update software or firmware: Ensure that the software or firmware is up-to-date, as outdated versions may cause compatibility issues.
  • If missing:
    → Insert USB dongle (if floating license)
    → Or reinstall license from .ekb or .lic file
  • If present but not recognized:
    → Right-click license → “Check” → “Repair”