License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced __full__ Jun 2026

The standard "WinCC RT Advanced" package only covers PowerTags (active PLC tag connections). It does not cover historical archiving. If a historical log or alarm log is added to the TIA Portal configuration, the system automatically demands the additional option license.

For scenarios where a license cannot be procured immediately, or if the error persists after installation, consider these workarounds. license key not available wincc logging for runtime advanced

: The message is triggered as soon as any Tag Logging or Alarm Logging is configured in your TIA Portal project. The standard "WinCC RT Advanced" package only covers

Plug the license USB drive into the runtime PC (or connect to it over a local network via ALM). For scenarios where a license cannot be procured

| Problem | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | License is on USB, but not detected | Re-insert the USB dongle into a USB 2.0 port (avoid hubs). Restart ALM as Administrator. | | Network license not found | Open ALM → Network → Select license server by IP address. Ensure firewall allows port 18750. | | License shows as "In use" elsewhere | In ALM, click "Transfer license" to move it from network server or other PC to your runtime PC. | | ALM service not running | Open Services.msc → Siemens Automation License Manager Service → Set to Automatic and Start. |

Version Match: Ensure your Logging license version matches your Runtime version (e.g., V17 license for V17 Runtime).