License Key: Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced Work

This content is structured to help troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve the issue within a Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC environment.

Part 5: The Ultimate Solution – Getting the Correct License

If troubleshooting confirms you genuinely lack the license, you have three purchasing routes. This content is structured to help troubleshoot, diagnose,

4. Restart License Services

• In Automation License Manager:
  Extras → Manage license keys → Re-read license keys
• Restart the Automation License Manager service (Windows Services → ALM Service → Restart).

Phase 3: Project Configuration Check

If licensing appears fine, the project might be configured to demand a license for features you aren't using. Part 5: The Ultimate Solution – Getting the

1. Open your project in WinCC Professional / TIA Portal.
2. Navigate to Tag Logging or Alarm Logging.
3. Check if you have accidentally created Archives (Tags being logged).
   • If you do not need to log data, delete the archives to remove the requirement for the Logging license.
   • If you do need to log data, ensure the number of tags logged does not exceed the limit of your specific license (e.g., a 1500-tag license vs a 5000-tag license).