License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced ((link)) Jun 2026

Getting the "License Key Not Available" error for WinCC Logging is almost always a configuration mismatch between what TIA Portal thinks you have and what is actually on the dongle. By methodically checking the license assignment and the ALM service, you will usually solve the problem in under ten minutes.

: Open the Automation License Manager on the Runtime PC to verify if the "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" key is present and listed as valid .

The most frequent cause is a simple misunderstanding of Siemens licensing tiers. license key not available wincc logging for runtime advanced

If the license appears in ALM but is marked with a red/yellow icon, it may be "defective". This often happens if the PC was shut down improperly. You can try to restore defective licenses through Siemens Technical Support. Accidental Simulation Error

Summary: Add a runtime feature that allows WinCC Runtime Advanced to continue logging and operating when the license key is temporarily unavailable (networked license server unreachable or dongle disconnected), while ensuring licensing compliance. Getting the "License Key Not Available" error for

: Ensure the license version matches your installed TIA Portal version. For example, a V16 Logging license will not work for a V17 Runtime unless you explicitly configure the project to use the older V16 runtime version.

Temporarily use a trial license from to isolate hardware/ALM issues. The most frequent cause is a simple misunderstanding

If you are running your application on a Siemens HMI Panel (Comfort/Mobile), logging is typically included.

You likely have the main "WinCC Runtime Advanced (PowerTags)" license, but logging (historical data) requires its own key.

Ensure the license version matches the version of the WinCC Runtime Advanced software installed (e.g., V16, V17, V18, etc.). A V17 license will not activate a V18 runtime logging feature. Step 2: Determine if Logging is Truly Necessary