License Key Not Available Wincc: Logging For Runtime Advanced Work High Quality

Troubleshooting "License Key Not Available" Error in WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced

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Disclaimer: Do not pirate software. But Siemens offers legal grace periods. Troubleshooting "License Key Not Available" Error in WinCC

Simulation: 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. Update WinCC and Runtime Advanced :

  • Update WinCC and Runtime Advanced:
    1. Verify the license key: Check the license key documentation or contact the system administrator to confirm the validity and activation status of the license key.
    2. Check the WinCC version: Ensure that the license key matches the installed WinCC version.
    3. Review license rights: Verify that the user has the necessary license rights to enable logging in Runtime Advanced Work.
    4. Check configuration settings: Review the configuration settings to ensure that they are correct and properly set up.
    5. Restart WinCC services: Restart the WinCC services to refresh the license key.

    The "License key not available" error for WinCC Logging in Runtime Advanced typically occurs because logging functionality is an additional add-on license that is not included in the standard WinCC Runtime Advanced PowerTag license. Core Cause: Missing Logging License Verify the license key : Check the license

    Check Requirements: Run the WinCC License Analysis by right-clicking the WinCC Runtime icon in the system tray. This will highlight exactly which missing license is triggering the message. 2. Verify status in Automation License Manager (ALM)