License Key Not Available Wincc: Logging For Runtime Advanced Link ~repack~

Go to the section in the project tree. Delete any unused or accidentally created Data Logs or Alarm Logs.

Select the local drive (usually C:) from the left-hand navigation tree. Review the list of "Installed License Keys."

: SIMATIC WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced (Article No: 6AV2107-0GA00-0BB0). 3. Step-by-Step Solutions Recommended Action New Setup

You may have a license for "WinCC Professional" or "Comfort" which is not compatible with "Runtime Advanced."

This error typically appears when you start the Runtime Advanced application (often part of the TIA Portal or older WinCC flexible Advanced projects) or when attempting to access the data logging (archiving) functionality. It indicates that while your HMI project is configured to log data (trends, alarms, recipes), the software running on the target PC cannot find a valid license to allow that specific feature. Go to the section in the project tree

Before buying new software, check what is currently installed on the target PC.

: Running a simulation on an engineering PC that is connected to a live PLC also triggers a check for the Logging license. 2. Required Licenses

Look for the specific entry: .

Open ALM, right-click your license, and select "Check." If it shows as "defective," contact Siemens Technical Support to restore it. Review the list of "Installed License Keys

If missing, purchase and install:

For persistent issues or complex system-level problems, these additional resources can be invaluable:

: This error will also appear when simulating a project in TIA Portal if the license is not on the engineering PC. You can generally ignore the message during simulation as it does not affect the functional test.

The [Automation License Manager (ALM)](siemens.com (alm)-?dti=0&lc=en-WW) is the central tool for managing all Siemens software keys. WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced - 6AV2107-0GA00-0BB0 It indicates that while your HMI project is

| Cause | Description | |-------|-------------| | | No valid license for WinCC Logging (e.g., “WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced”) is installed on the target runtime machine. | | Incorrect license type | A standard WinCC Runtime license (without Logging option) is installed but does not cover data logging. | | License not activated | License exists on the drive but not transferred (e.g., not activated via Automation License Manager). | | Wrong license version | License is for an older or newer version of WinCC/TIA Portal and not backward/forward compatible. | | License key not found | ALM (Automation License Manager) cannot locate the license (wrong drive, network issue, USB dongle not inserted). | | Trial license expired | A trial or demo license was previously used and has expired. | | Runtime Advanced vs Professional | Using Runtime Advanced but license is for Runtime Professional (or vice versa), or missing the logging add-on specifically. |

Sometimes, the error appears even when you are . A common example is the SmartServer service. In earlier versions of WinCC, installing WinCC RT Advanced would automatically start the CoRTSmartServer service. The system would then check for a SmartServer license, and if none was found, it would erroneously report a license key not available error, often confusing it with the Logging requirement.

The comprehensive guide below walks through why this error happens, how to resolve it, and methods to protect automation runtime licenses from corruption. Root Causes of the License Error