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Troubleshooting Guide: "License Key Not Available for WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced"

Introduction

If you are a Siemens WinCC (Windows Control Center) user, specifically working with the Runtime Advanced version, you have likely encountered the dreaded error message: "License key not available for WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced."

Help Appreciated:

Missing Optional License: The standard WinCC Runtime Advanced license (e.g., for 512 PowerTags) does not include logging . You must purchase and install the specific WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced option . license key not available wincc logging for runtime advanced

requires a separate optional license to archive tags and alarms. Siemens SiePortal Core Causes and Solutions Missing Optional License Troubleshooting Guide: "License Key Not Available for WinCC

• In TIA Portal, go to Runtime Advanced > Logging.
• Look at the "Configured Power Tags" counter versus the "Licensed Power Tags" limit.
• If configured > licensed, delete unused log tags or upgrade your license to the next tier.

1. Close all Siemens software.
2. Navigate to C:\ProgramData\Siemens\Automation\LicenseManager\Data.
3. Delete the .bin files in this folder (do not delete license files).
4. Restart the Automation License Manager service (ALM Service).

The Solution: Verify in the Automation License Manager (ALM) if you have a license named similar to "SIMATIC WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced". Version Mismatch or Defective License In TIA Portal, go to Runtime Advanced > Logging

The "License key not available" error for WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced