License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced Work [new] → 【VERIFIED】

Your heart sinks. You check Automation License Manager (ALM). The dongle is green. The license is listed. So... why isn't it working?

If you own a Compact license, Siemens offers upgrade licenses (often with "UP" in the part number) at a reduced price over buying new.

“In WinCC Runtime Advanced, when the logging license is not available, the system should allow at least short-term circular buffered logging to disk (e.g., last 24 hours) with a persistent watermark. This prevents data loss during license renewal delays or temporary network failures to a license server.” Your heart sinks

This pop-up message commonly stems from three different technical scenarios:

This licenses the core software and the number of PowerTags (e.g., 512, 2048) your runtime is authorized to communicate with. The license is listed

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Siemens\Automation\LicenseManager\almcmd.exe" -l

Open the Automation License Manager (ALM) . Alex checked if the specific "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" license was present. If you own a Compact license, Siemens offers

To check:

: Running WinCC without sufficient privileges can block access to necessary license files, especially when Windows security features or third-party antivirus software interfere.

to transfer the key from your storage medium to the local hard drive. Reset Project Type