Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced Link [extra Quality] — License Key

It looks like you're encountering a license key issue with WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced in Siemens WinCC (likely TIA Portal). The message "License key not available" typically means the required license is either missing, not activated, or not recognized by the system.

Here’s how to resolve it:

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1. Missing Runtime Logging License (Most Common)

WinCC Runtime Advanced is sold in tiers (e.g., 128, 512, 2048 PowerTags). However, logging is often a separate option. You may have a valid Runtime Advanced license (which allows visualization and screen navigation) but lack the "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" option license (6AV2105-0XXXX). Without this add-on license, archiving is disabled. It looks like you're encountering a license key

Reinstall Automation License Manager

A corrupted ALM installation is a common culprit. Post Content: 1

1. Uninstall ALM via Windows Settings.
2. Reboot.
3. Download the latest version of ALM from the Siemens Industry Online Support website (match your WinCC version).
4. Install and then re-transfer your licenses.

The "Legal Info" Runtime Check

While WinCC Runtime is running (with the error displayed), press Ctrl + Shift + F1. This opens the "Legal Info" dialog in many Siemens HMIs. It lists exactly which licenses are found and which are missing. If "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced – Required: 1, Found: 0" appears, you have confirmed the issue. Uninstall ALM via Windows Settings

Step 1: Verify Installed Licenses

1. Open the Automation License Manager (ALM) on the target machine (Start Menu > Siemens Automation > Automation License Manager).
2. Navigate to the local drives or the license stick location.
3. Check for a license named specifically "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" or similar naming conventions like "WinCC RT Advanced Archive."
4. Action: If the license is missing, you must purchase the Archive option or transfer the license from a server/engineering station.

Affected Software

• Siemens SIMATIC WinCC Professional (Runtime Advanced)
• Siemens TIA Portal (V13, V14, V15, V16, V17, V18+)
• WinCC Logging / Data Logging functionality

1. Check which license you actually need

• WinCC Runtime Advanced (for PC-based HMI)
• WinCC Logging (data logging/archiving) is often an option that requires a separate license, e.g.:
  • 6AV2105-0xxxx series (Logging for WinCC Advanced)
  • Or part of WinCC Advanced Powerpack

If you only have a base WinCC Runtime Advanced license, logging may be limited or disabled.

Step 3: Check for License Conflicts (Multiple Versions)

If you have both a trial license and a full license installed, the trial may be taking precedence.

• In ALM, click Edit > Filter and show All Licenses.
• If you see WinCC Runtime Advanced Trial alongside a full license, delete the trial license (right-click > Delete). The trial license expires and blocks the full license.