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Disclaimer: License models and article numbers are subject to change by Siemens. Always refer to the official Siemens Industry Online Support for the latest licensing terms and part numbers relevant to your specific software version.

If using a USB dongle, transfer the license to the PC’s hard drive via ALM. This prevents loss from damaged dongles.

: These dedicated hardware panels do not require an extra logging license. If you use a physical Comfort Panel, logging features are included with the hardware out of the box.

The "WinCC Runtime Advanced" base license does not automatically include logging features. You must have a separate, valid "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" license installed. license key not available wincc logging for runtime advanced

License key issues can be a major bottleneck during commissioning. By following this structured guide, you can confidently diagnose, resolve, or prevent the "License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" error in your TIA Portal and WinCC projects. Proper planning, diligent verification, and the use of legitimate software are the pillars of a stable, secure, and legally compliant industrial automation system.

Open the on the engineering station or the target runtime PC.

The error message typically occurs because SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced requires an additional, separate license for any archiving or logging functions (tags, alarms, or recipes). Unlike Siemens Comfort Panels, which include logging functionality, the PC-based Runtime Advanced version requires the WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced option to be purchased and activated independently of the base PowerTags license. Common Root Causes & Solutions Disclaimer: License models and article numbers are subject

It sounds like you are encountering a error for WinCC Logging in WinCC Runtime Advanced (part of SIMATIC WinCC Advanced V13, V14, V15, V16, V17, V18, or TIA Portal).

: Licensed by "PowerTags" (e.g., 128, 512, 2048).

: To stop the message without buying a license, you must remove all configured data logs and alarm logs from your project and re-download it to the target system. This prevents loss from damaged dongles

The error "License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" occurs because Siemens treats (tag and alarm logs) as an additional software option that requires its own specific license key, separate from the standard WinCC Runtime Advanced license . Core Requirements for WinCC Runtime Advanced

Look through the list of installed licenses for . Check the Status column: Missing: The license was never installed or transferred.

Siemens frequently releases updates that improve license stability. Use the "TIA Portal Updater" and "ALM Updater."