When deploying a Siemens WinCC Runtime Advanced application, encountering a licensing error can immediately halt your project commissioning. One of the most common disruptions is the error message regarding an unavailable license key specifically tied to data or alarm logging.
While the error specifically mentions "Logging," ensure that the project does not exceed the tag limits of the installed license. However, since the error is explicit about "Logging," focus should remain on the archiving authorization.
Many engineers assume that a standard license covers everything the HMI does. However, in the Siemens ecosystem, data archiving (storing trends and alarms to a hard drive or SD card over long periods) is considered a premium add-on feature. When deploying a Siemens WinCC Runtime Advanced application,
Disclaimer: This information is based on standard Siemens TIA Portal WinCC Runtime Advanced licensing documentation.
While WinCC Runtime is running (with the error displayed), press . 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. However, since the error is explicit about "Logging,"
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Before diving into solutions, it is critical to demystify the error text. Disclaimer: This information is based on standard Siemens
The most straightforward cause is that the specific license key was never purchased or transferred to the machine.
typically indicates that the application is attempting to use logging features historical alarm logging process value archiving ) that require a specific optional license key beyond the standard Runtime Advanced powertags license. Siemens SiePortal Core Resolution Steps Verify Purchased Licenses : Open the Automation License Manager (ALM) and ensure you have a license specifically for "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" . A standard Runtime license for tags does recipe functions on PC-based systems. Check License Integrity , right-click your logging license and select
: Drag and drop the license from the external media folder into the destination drive partition (typically C: ). 2. Remove Unused Logging Configurations from TIA Portal
: Check the status in ALM. If marked defective, you may need to contact Siemens Technical Support to have it restored. 3. Check Project Configuration