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The Automation License Manager (ALM) is the central tool for managing licenses. Conflicts can arise here from two common scenarios:

This is subtle. Your license may allow , but your project has 150 data logs configured .

Select the local drive (usually C: ) where licenses are stored.

. Even if you have a 512 PowerTag license, you still need a separate WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced license to archive tags or alarms. Troubleshooting the Error The Automation License Manager (ALM) is the central

When developing HMI/SCADA applications using Siemens TIA Portal, particularly with , engineers often encounter the frustrating error message: "License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced."

Every system integrator knows the feeling. It’s Friday afternoon, the factory acceptance test (FAT) is on Monday, and you are putting the finishing touches on your Siemens WinCC application. You hit the "Start Runtime" button, expecting to see your beautifully designed HMI screens come to life.

If you see this error, follow these systematic checks to restore your logging functionality. 1. Verify the Project Requirements Select the local drive (usually C: ) where

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

To fix the problem, you must understand what Siemens licenses are and how they work. Unlike simple software keys, Siemens uses a based on "PowerTags" and "Archiving Tags."

When starting or using SIMATIC WinCC (Runtime Advanced) logging, you see an error like: 1. Identify the Required License

Safely eject the drive and insert it into the Runtime Advanced PC.

typically occurs because Siemens treats "Logging" as a separate, billable option from the standard Runtime license. While Basic or Comfort Panels often include logging features, PC-based Runtime Advanced projects require an explicit "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" license key to be installed on the target machine. 1. Identify the Required License