License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced Work Patched Jun 2026

Troubleshooting "License Key Not Available" for WinCC Logging (Runtime Advanced)

[Siemens Industry Mall] │ ▼ [Purchase Option: 6AV2107-0GA00-0BB0] ──► [Automation License Manager] ──► [Target PC / IPC]

If you need logging functionality, you must buy the specific option: You purchased the core WinCC Runtime Advanced (PowerTags)

Click on License Key in the top menu and select Check . This verifies if your existing keys are valid or if they have become defective. Step 2: Acquire the Correct License Key

If ALM shows the license, but WinCC does not, review the internal logs: You configured data logging for 600 tags

Insert the Siemens license USB drive into the runtime PC, or log into your Online Software Delivery (OSD) account through ALM.

You purchased the core WinCC Runtime Advanced (PowerTags) license, but did not purchase the additive WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced license. but WinCC does not

The base license allows for screen navigation, PLC communication, and basic HMI operation.

You have a 512-tag license. You configured data logging for 600 tags. The system will throw "License key not available for WinCC logging" because you exceed the allowed quantity.

. It will not stop the simulation from working, though it may reappear every few minutes.

: A corrupted ALM database (e.g., almdb.sdf ) can prevent proper communication with your licenses. This is often resolved by clearing the database cache.