Logging For Runtime Advanced Extra Quality: License Key Not Available Wincc

Resolving this error requires a systematic approach. Follow these steps in order.

If you’d like, I can walk you through how to properly install and activate the license in the Automation License Manager.

Never turn off an IPC abruptly. Use the OS "Shut Down" function to ensure the Runtime closes, allowing ALM to release the license properly. license key not available wincc logging for runtime advanced

If a temporary workaround is needed, you may run WinCC Runtime Advanced in demo mode , but this will stop working after a limited time (usually 7–21 days) and is not permitted for production.

Any assistance or guidance on resolving this issue would be greatly appreciated. Please share your experiences or knowledge on this topic. Resolving this error requires a systematic approach

1. WinCC Runtime Advanced 512/2048/4096 PowerTags (Base License)

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. Never turn off an IPC abruptly

The "WinCC Runtime Advanced" base license does not automatically include logging features. You must have a separate, valid "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" license installed.

: 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.

Over time, the license cache or Windows registry can become corrupted, especially after uninstalling older versions or using third-party cleanup tools.

If you have not purchased the logging option yet, you must order it, as trial licenses will eventually expire, leading to the warning. Step 1: Purchase the License