License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced Link [hot] →

: Ensure the configured archive path is accessible and the user has full write permissions. Next Steps Open the Automation License Manager on your Runtime PC.

Look for a license named . Verify the status is "Used" or "Available." 3. Transfer the License Key : Ensure the configured archive path is accessible

Unlike Comfort or Mobile Panels, which include these features in the hardware cost, a standard WinCC Runtime Advanced "PowerTag" license (e.g., 128, 512, or 2048 tags) does cover logging. Common Causes & Fixes Verify the status is "Used" or "Available

Go to > General and ensure no logging-related options are checked. ALM lists the correct license key, but it

ALM lists the correct license key, but it shows as "defective". An abrupt shutdown corrupted the active cluster key.

If ALM shows a license as damaged, , as end-users do not have the tools to repair them. Siemens provides a procedure to recover these licenses, and it is often free of charge. You can find more information on the process in their official documentation (e.g., entry ID 772175). To prevent this in the future, ensure proper shutdowns: