Runtime Advanced Work | License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For

: If you require historical data archiving, you must install the WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced license via USB or download through the Siemens Industry Mall Transfer Keys Automation License Manager

Press Win + R , type services.msc , and hit Enter. Locate the Automation License Manager Service . Right-click it and choose Restart . Ensure its startup type is set to Automatic .

If you add data logs, historical trends, or report archives to your project, you must have the specific "Logging" license installed. : If you require historical data archiving, you

, a plant engineer who just finished setting up a process monitoring system on a PC using . Everything looked perfect until Alex hit the "Start Runtime" button and was greeted by a persistent pop-up: "License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced."

You’ve just finished configuring your HMI project in TIA Portal. You’ve set up data logs, historical trends, and message archives. You hit "Start Runtime," but instead of seeing your data stream smoothly, you are greeted by a dreaded system message: Ensure its startup type is set to Automatic

Drag and drop the license key directly into the local drive of the runtime computer.

Ensure a leftover, expired trial license is not overriding your valid commercial license in the ALM list. Everything looked perfect until Alex hit the "Start

If the above steps do not resolve the issue, perform the following advanced troubleshooting:

Permissions and file integrity

The most common cause is missing the specific logging option license required for PC-based runtimes.

: If the license is present but shows as "defective" in ALM, it may be due to an improper system shutdown. You may need to use the "Check" function in ALM to verify its status. 2. Evaluate Logging Usage in Project Review Runtime Settings : If you do not intend to use logging, go to Runtime Settings > Logging and ensure no tag logs or alarm logs are configured. GMP Features : Disable "Good Manufacturing Practice" (GMP) options in Runtime Settings