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The Automation License Manager (ALM) may not be running, or the license has not been transferred to the PC.
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.
You may have a license for "WinCC Professional" or "Comfort" which is not compatible with "Runtime Advanced." The Automation License Manager (ALM) may not be
If you are trying to configure "Tag Logging" or "Alarm Logging" to a file, and you only have the standard Runtime license installed, the system will throw the "License Key Not Available" error the moment the archive service tries to initialize.
: If the license is already installed but shows as "defective" in ALM, it may be due to an improper system shutdown. You can attempt to repair it using the Restore function in ALM or contact Siemens Technical Support . You hit the "Start Runtime" button, expecting to
If you see this error, follow these systematic checks to restore your logging functionality. 1. Verify the Project Requirements
Siemens treats data logging and alarm logging as premium add-on features. The moment you create a log file in your TIA Portal project, the runtime engine looks for a specific authorization file. If the system cannot validate the "WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" license, it triggers the error message. The system may allow short-term evaluation, but it will repeatedly interrupt operations with nag screens and log entries. Step 1: Verify Your Current Licenses You can attempt to repair it using the
If you require the logging functionality, you will need to acquire the correct license.
: SIMATIC WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced (Article No: 6AV2107-0GA00-0BB0). 3. Step-by-Step Solutions Recommended Action New Setup