License Key Not Available Wincc Logging | For Runtime Advanced ((exclusive))

Core Causes of the Error

The "License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" error typically occurs when a PC-based WinCC Runtime Advanced application attempts to access historical data features—such as alarm or tag logging—without a valid dedicated logging license. While basic runtime functions might continue with periodic nag pop-ups, historical data collection will fail until the license is properly installed and recognized. Siemenshttps://support.industry.siemens.com WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced - 6AV2107-0GA00-0BB0

Possible Causes:

License Transfer Tool

| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | License exists but not loaded | Restart ALM service: net stop ALMSvc → net start ALMSvc | | Wrong license type | Upgrade to WinCC Runtime Advanced + Logging package | | Version mismatch | Re-download license for correct version via | | Hardware changed | Re-host license using ALM → Transfer → Re-host (requires internet) | | Corrupted license | Delete from ALM → re-import from original .ALF or .DLF file | | User rights | Run WinCC Runtime as Administrator → set full control for C:\ProgramData\ALM | | Dongle not detected | Reinstall dongle driver (from Siemens DVD → Support → USB Driver) | license key not available wincc logging for runtime advanced

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5. Advanced Deep Feature Insight

Simulation vs. Production

: This message will also appear during simulation in TIA Portal if the local engineering PC does not have the logging license. While you can ignore it for testing, the license must be present on the target IPC for production. Troubleshooting Steps Siemenshttps://support