On your engineering or runtime PC, launch the . This is the centralized tool used to manage all Siemens licenses across your systems.
The error message occurs because your Siemens TIA Portal project utilizes data logging or alarm logging features, which require an explicit, add-on license separate from the standard WinCC Runtime Advanced powerTags license. This system pop-up frequently targets engineers deploying PC-based SCADA or machine-level HMI stations, or those simulating Comfort/Mobile Panels on an engineering workstation.
Perform a "Software (rebuild all)" and download the updated project to the Runtime PC. 5. Common "Ghost" License Errors Sometimes, errors appear for services you aren't using.
: After making these changes, do a "Software (rebuild all)" before downloading to the Runtime PC. 3. Repair a "Defective" License On your engineering or runtime PC, launch the
Why? WinCC RT Advanced gives you a 7-day "grace period" for logging when it can't find a license. However, if the clock is set to the future, it assumes the grace period expired. By setting the clock back, you trick the system into reactivating the demo logging.
Use the menu to move the "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" license key to the local hard drive ( C: ). Temporary Workaround: Disabling the Warning
WinCC Runtime Advanced allows you to build PC-based visualization systems. While basic operation, alarms, and screens run under the standard runtime license, advanced data collection requires an add-on. You will see this error if your project contains: Common "Ghost" License Errors Sometimes, errors appear for
If licensing appears fine, the project might be configured to demand a license for features you aren't using.
Encountering the error in Siemens WinCC Runtime Advanced can immediately halt your industrial automation project. This specific error typically triggers when a WinCC Runtime application attempts to execute data logging or alarm logging functions without the appropriate license installed on the host PC.
Allows debugging, temporary operation during license server outages, or evaluation without full license dependency. They can access your system remotely
If after all these steps the issue remains unresolved, don't hesitate to open a ticket with Siemens Industry Support. They can access your system remotely, check licensing logs, and help resolve even the most stubborn licensing problems.
Resolving "License Key Not Available" in WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced
The message " License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced