License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced Work ✦

Archiving historical alarm states and messages for audit trails.

Select your local drive, and look at the installed keys.

: Starting a simulation in TIA Portal on your engineering PC will also trigger this message if the logging license is missing from that specific PC. Archiving historical alarm states and messages for audit

Another situation that can cause the error is a mismatch between the number of PowerTags used in your project and the PowerTag limit of your installed Runtime license. If your project uses more tags than your license allows, the system may also flag licensing issues.

This comprehensive guide breaks down exactly why this error occurs, how to check your licensing environment, and the precise workflows to resolve or bypass the warning. Root Causes of the License Error Another situation that can cause the error is

However, in the Siemens licensing model, . While simpler HMI panels like SIMATIC Comfort Panels include basic archiving functions by default, the PC-based Runtime Advanced requires an explicit, separate license for Logging . This is a key point that many users miss—it’s not automatically included with your primary WinCC Runtime Advanced license.

If the basic troubleshooting steps do not resolve the issue, try the following advanced steps: Root Causes of the License Error However, in

If the issue persists, consider the following workarounds for Runtime Advanced Work:

: This is distinct from your WinCC Runtime Advanced PowerTags license (e.g., 128, 512, or 2k tags), which only covers general runtime operation.