License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced Work Hot! Jun 2026

：好消息是，Logging 许可证是 版本无关 （versionless）的，这意味着你不需要在每次 TIA Portal 升级时都购买新的 Logging 许可。购买一次 Logging 许可证，即可在后续版本的 Runtime Advanced 中持续使用。

For a , the USB stick containing the license must be physically plugged into the machine running WinCC Runtime, and ALM must detect it.

💡 Always back up your project and licenses before making significant changes, and consider reaching out to Siemens technical support if the issue persists after systematically going through all these checks.

Open the on the runtime machine.

: The most frequent cause is having a valid Runtime license (e.g., for 512 tags) but lacking the WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced option key.

in your project tree and delete any configured logs. If you do need it, you must purchase and transfer the license via the Automation License Manager (ALM) Step 2: Inspect the "Defective" License Bug Sometimes the license there, but the system doesn't see it. The Problem:

If "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" appears in the list, you must purchase or transfer that specific key to the machine. 2. Verify Your Configuration in TIA Portal : The most frequent cause is having a

如果你以前用过西门子的 SIMATIC 面板（比如 Comfort Panel 或 Multi Panel），你可能会觉得：Logging、归档、配方这类功能难道不是“自带”的吗？在 SIMATIC 面板中，情况的确如此，基础选项如 Logging 和配方已经包含在内，无需额外授权。

Launch the ALM software on the runtime PC.

如果你确实需要 Logging 功能，最直接的解决方案是。 The Problem: If "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced"

如果完成上述所有步骤仍无法找到触发源，不要浪费时间继续在项目中寻找隐藏的 Logging 模块。此时更高效的策略是：

Locate the license key on your source drive (USB or OSD).

: The most common cause is that your project uses a feature you haven't licensed. The WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced license is an optional add-on and is not included with the standard WinCC Runtime Advanced license. Even with the correct Runtime license, you need the separate Logging license to archive process values or alarms. By understanding the licensing model

Verify error messages

The message "License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" is ultimately a straightforward statement: the system is working exactly as designed and telling you which specific license it expects. By understanding the licensing model, verifying your installation, and methodically working through the troubleshooting steps above, you can resolve this issue quickly and get back to monitoring and controlling your processes.