License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced Work -

, a plant engineer who just finished setting up a process monitoring system on a PC using WinCC Runtime Advanced. Everything looked perfect until Alex hit the "Start Runtime" button and was greeted by a persistent pop-up: "License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced."

5. Summary Checklist

| Check | Status | Action Required | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | License Dongle | Attached? | Ensure USB is plugged in and recognized by Windows. | | License Type | Correct? | Verify you have "WinCC Logging" or "Archive" license. | | Tag Count | Exceeded? | Reduce number of archived tags if license is insufficient. | | Project Config | , a plant engineer who just finished setting

1. HMI Station Settings: Go to the HMI station properties.
2. Runtime Settings: Check the "Historical Data" or "Logging" section.
3. Archive Configuration: Look at your "Process Value Archives."

   : If the license is present but shows as "defective" in ALM, it may be due to an improper system shutdown. You may need to use the "Check" function in ALM to verify its status. 2. Evaluate Logging Usage in Project Review Runtime Settings : If you do not intend to use logging, go to Runtime Settings > Logging and ensure no tag logs or alarm logs are configured. GMP Features : Disable "Good Manufacturing Practice" (GMP) options in Runtime Settings HMI Station Settings: Go to the HMI station properties