For Runtime Advanced Work [updated] | License Key Not Available Wincc Logging

The message "License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" appears because WinCC Runtime Advanced requires a separate, additional license to perform any historical data logging. Why this happens

Update WinCC and Runtime Advanced:

Incident Report — License Key Not Available: WinCC (Logging for Runtime Advanced)

Date: April 9, 2026
Scope: Siemens WinCC (Runtime Advanced) — runtime logging functionality failed due to missing license key. The message "License key not available

The most common cause is missing the specific logging option license required for PC-based runtimes. Update WinCC and Runtime Advanced : Incident Report

The error message "License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" occurs when a WinCC project includes data or alarm logging features, but the specific WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced license is missing from the Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM). Common Root Causes The Fix: Close the Runtime

The Fix: Close the Runtime. Plug in the dongle. Wait 10 seconds (Windows needs to enumerate the driver). Restart the Runtime.

Action: Acquire the "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" license (often sold as an add-on or part of a bundle).
Installation: Use the Automation License Manager to transfer the license to the USB dongle or the local storage of the runtime PC.
Result: The error disappears, and the HMI starts with full archiving capabilities.

Check runtime UI for exact error text; record screenshots.
Inspect WinCC logs and Windows Event Viewer for license-related entries.