Since Siemens officially requires a purchased license to legally run WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced, this guide focuses on identifying the cause of the error and official troubleshooting steps to ensure your existing licenses are being read correctly.
Causes of the "License Key Not Available" Error Since Siemens officially requires a purchased license to
The error "License key not available for wincc logging for runtime advanced" is Siemens' way of enforcing a clear boundary: Archiving historical data is a premium feature. Action: In Automation License Manager, go to Edit
Edit > Connect Network Drive... and ensure your license dongle is properly mounted.License > Find...).Fix: Select the license and use the License → Repair option in ALM. Fix: Select the license and use the License
License Separation: This is distinct from your WinCC Runtime Advanced PowerTags license (e.g., 128, 512, or 2k tags), which only covers general runtime operation.
If you have purchased a license but are receiving the "License key not available" message, follow the troubleshooting steps below.
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