License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced Fixed May 2026

Subject: License Key Not Available – WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced

Deep Feature Analysis & Troubleshooting Guide license key not available wincc logging for runtime advanced

1. Missing "Power Tag" License

In WinCC Runtime Advanced, logging is not a standalone feature. It is tied to Power Tags. Each tag you archive consumes a "Power Tag" license. If you have 50 process tags but only a 32-tag license, logging for 18 tags will fail, triggering this error. Subject: License Key Not Available – WinCC Logging

3. Run the "License Cleanup" Tool

Damaged license cache files are a known issue in older TIA versions. Close TIA Portal completely

1. Close TIA Portal completely.
2. Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Siemens\ALM\.
3. Run ALMCleanUp.exe (Administrator rights required).
4. Restart your PC and re-insert your license dongle.

Troubleshooting Guide: "License Key Not Available for WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced"

Step-by-Step Fixes

Follow these steps in order to resolve the issue.