License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced Link

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  • Verify version compatibility: A license for WinCC V15 will NOT work for WinCC V17 or V18. License versions are strictly backwards compatible (V18 can use V17, but not vice versa).

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    If you want, tell me the exact error text, WinCC version, and whether you use a dongle or network license and I’ll give targeted next steps.

    The error message "License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" Check License Status:

    typically indicates that the application is attempting to use logging features historical alarm logging process value archiving ) that require a specific optional license key beyond the standard Runtime Advanced powertags license. Siemens SiePortal Core Resolution Steps Verify Purchased Licenses : Open the Automation License Manager (ALM) and ensure you have a license specifically for "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" . A standard Runtime license for tags does recipe functions on PC-based systems. Check License Integrity , right-click your logging license and select

    . 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 Verify version compatibility: A license for WinCC V15

    from your project configuration to stop the runtime from requesting the license. Siemens SiePortal Common Triggers for This Error Simulation vs. Hardware WinCC Runtime Advanced Simulation

    If you use a floating license served by the Automation License Manager Server: Siemens licenses are stored on physical USB sticks

    Follow this systematic approach to resolve the error.

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