The of TIA Portal and Runtime Advanced you are running (e.g., V17, V18, V19).
Solving "License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" in TIA Portal
If missing, you must purchase the license (Article No: 6AV2107-0GA00-0BB0 ) and transfer it to the PC.
Drag and drop the "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" license from the source location to the target PC's hard drive. Method B: Offline Transfer via USB Flash Drive
On the PC running the Runtime, open the . The of TIA Portal and Runtime Advanced you are running (e
: Sometimes a "license" error is triggered by the runtime being unable to access the logging directory.
Open the application on the Runtime PC.
The runtime will continue to simulate logging functionalities for trial purposes, though it is not permissible or stable for industrial production use.
Ensure the license status icon turns completely green, indicating an active, valid license key. Step 5: Restart the WinCC Runtime Service Drag and drop the "WinCC Logging for Runtime
The Automation License Manager (ALM) may not be running, or the license has not been transferred to the PC.
You activated the WinCC Audit option for GMP or FDA regulated tracking. Step-by-Step Resolution Framework
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: You possess a baseline SIMATIC WinCC RT Advanced PowerTag license, but you have not purchased or transferred the additional software options needed for database or file logging. Open the application on the Runtime PC
If the license is missing from the local computer, transfer it using a USB flash drive or via online download.
Identifying the underlying cause is essential for applying the correct fix. The error can stem from a simple missing license to more complex licensing conflicts or configuration issues.
If the license is missing, you must purchase the license (e.g., Siemens Article Number ) and transfer it to the target device using a USB stick or network transfer. Step 3: Check for Defective Licenses