Thinking that a 512 PowerTag license automatically includes historical logging. It does not.
: A critical point highlighted repeatedly on the Siemens Industry Online Support forum is that for WinCC Runtime Advanced , the base Logging and Recipes options must be licensed separately. This is a central point of confusion, as it contrasts with the licensing for SIMATIC Comfort Panels, where these options are included. While the WinCC Runtime Advanced license (based on PowerTags) is installed, the Logging option requires its own specific license. As one Siemens expert clarified, "Bei RT Advanced ist das Lizenzkonzept anders hier muss sowohl die Runtime Lizenz (Anzahl der Powertags) also auch die Basisoptionen Logging (Archivierung) und Rezepturen extra lizenziert werden." license key not available wincc logging for runtime advanced
If all else fails:
If you have configured tag or alarm logging in your TIA Portal project but have not purchased/installed this specific add-on license, the system will trigger the error popup and historical data will not be available. Thinking that a 512 PowerTag license automatically includes
: You must purchase the SIMATIC WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced license key (MLFB: 6AV2107-0GA00-0BB0 or similar) and install it using the Automation License Manager (ALM) . This is a central point of confusion, as
Ensure the license is installed on the same partition (usually C: ) where WinCC Runtime is running. Step C: Verify Configuration in TIA Portal Open your project in TIA Portal. Go to > [Your Device] > Runtime Settings . Check the Archives settings.
In Siemens TIA Portal, the licensing concept for differs significantly from HMI Panels: