Enabling Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or Audit features also automatically requires the Logging license. How to Fix It 1. Add the Required License
If your system does not require historical trends or long-term data collection, completely delete these log tables. Compile and reload the project onto your execution PC.
occurs because Siemens treats logging (archiving) as an optional add-on, requiring a separate license in addition to the base WinCC Runtime Advanced license
If the license is healthy but sitting on an engineering PC or a USB stick, use the ALM drag-and-drop feature to transfer it directly to the local disk of the Runtime PC. Step 2: Acquire the Correct License Key
. Unlike Siemens Comfort Panels, which include logging functionality in the base hardware, PC-based Runtime Advanced stations must have a specific "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" license installed in the Automation License Manager (ALM) Siemens SiePortal 1. Verify License Requirements license key not available wincc logging for runtime advanced
If you're directly interacting with a Siemens support team or forums, providing the specific WinCC version and details about your configuration can help in getting precise advice.
The solution is rarely a reinstallation. Instead, methodically verify:
WinCC Logging is an optional add-on feature that enables the archiving of process values and system alarms in a database. Think of it as the "recording" function of your SCADA system. For WinCC Runtime Advanced—the software that runs your visualization on an Industrial PC (IPC)—this is not a standard feature but a paid option that requires a separate license.
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. Enabling Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) or Audit features
Check your Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) to see if this license is present on your local drive or USB.
If the license is on a USB stick, transfer it to the local hard drive (e.g., C: drive).
Once you have the license (physical USB stick or digital download), follow these steps:
If you see this error strictly on your engineering laptop while testing a panel project, it can usually be disregarded. License key not available - SiePortal - Siemens Compile and reload the project onto your execution PC
If you are using a USB dongle (like the green C79040-Gxxxx key), outdated firmware can cause detection failures.
The "License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" error typically occurs when a PC-based WinCC Runtime Advanced application attempts to access historical data features—such as alarm or tag logging—without a valid dedicated logging license. While basic runtime functions might continue with periodic nag pop-ups, historical data collection will fail until the license is properly installed and recognized. Siemenshttps://support.industry.siemens.com WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced - 6AV2107-0GA00-0BB0
"License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced"
If still unresolved: