License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced Link

If you purchased a dongle but the software is looking for a disk-based license, the error appears.

Open Automation License Manager on the runtime PC. Look for:

In industrial automation environments utilizing Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC, the error message represents a critical interruption to Human-Machine Interface (HMI) operations. This error indicates a discrepancy between the licensed functionality requested by the runtime application and the available authorization keys present on the target system. If you purchased a dongle but the software

Here is a comprehensive guide to troubleshooting and resolving this specific licensing error. Understanding the Error

One of the most powerful, yet frequently troublesome, features of WinCC Runtime Advanced is its capabilities. Logging allows operators to record process values, alarm messages, and user actions. However, a common nightmare for engineers and system integrators is the dreaded error message: "License key not available for WinCC logging for Runtime Advanced link." This error indicates a discrepancy between the licensed

. If the PC was shut down improperly, the license may be marked as Disable Unused Options : If you do not actually need , you must remove all archive tags alarm logs

In this article, we decode this specific error message, distinguish between the different types of logging licenses, and provide the roadmap to get your archives running again. Logging allows operators to record process values, alarm

If missing, purchase and install:

If the above steps do not resolve the error, the issue is likely more technical or specific.

| Cause | Description | |-------|-------------| | | No valid license for WinCC Logging (e.g., “WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced”) is installed on the target runtime machine. | | Incorrect license type | A standard WinCC Runtime license (without Logging option) is installed but does not cover data logging. | | License not activated | License exists on the drive but not transferred (e.g., not activated via Automation License Manager). | | Wrong license version | License is for an older or newer version of WinCC/TIA Portal and not backward/forward compatible. | | License key not found | ALM (Automation License Manager) cannot locate the license (wrong drive, network issue, USB dongle not inserted). | | Trial license expired | A trial or demo license was previously used and has expired. | | Runtime Advanced vs Professional | Using Runtime Advanced but license is for Runtime Professional (or vice versa), or missing the logging add-on specifically. |

The error arises from a fundamental misunderstanding of the licensing structure. A SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced license covers the number of PowerTags (process tags). However, the . If your project has configured any historical data logs (data logs or alarm logs) under the "Historical Data" editor, this triggers the requirement for a WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced license. A WinCC Runtime Advanced license on its own, regardless of its PowerTag count, is insufficient for logging.