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To log process tags or alarms on a PC running WinCC Runtime Advanced, you must have two distinct licenses installed on the machine: WinCC Runtime Advanced (e.g., 512 PowerTags).

Never turn off an IPC abruptly. Use the OS "Shut Down" function to ensure the Runtime closes, allowing ALM to release the license properly.

If you are running a simulation directly from your TIA Portal engineering workstation, the simulator checks the engineering PC for licenses. Your engineering PC must possess either a temporary trial license, a comprehensive WinCC Advanced Comfort Engineering license that covers basic simulation, or the explicit Logging option license to avoid the pop-up during testing. Trial License Expiration license key not available wincc logging for runtime advanced

To avoid future "License key not available" errors, adhere to these practices:

Seeing the error means your Siemens TIA Portal runtime system is trying to execute a historical data logging function without the required license. To log process tags or alarms on a

are enabled in Runtime settings, as these also require additional licenses. Siemens SiePortal Troubleshooting Steps : Open the Automation License Manager

Industrial PCs that suffer sudden power drops, emergency stops, or hard shutdowns do not allow the runtime engine to exit cleanly. This locks the active token, causing the Automation License Manager (ALM) to flag the key as corrupted or defective on the next system boot. If you are running a simulation directly from

Understanding why this error occurs and how to permanently resolve it requires a deep dive into Siemens’ complex licensing ecosystem. This article provides a step-by-step guide to diagnosing, fixing, and preventing this issue.

1. What Causes the "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" Error?