License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced Work Patched File

Since Siemens officially requires a purchased license to legally run WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced, this guide focuses on identifying the cause of the error and official troubleshooting steps to ensure your existing licenses are being read correctly.

If you have purchased a license but are receiving the "License key not available" message, follow the troubleshooting steps below. Since Siemens officially requires a purchased license to

Part 1: Understanding the Error – More Than Just a Missing File

Before clicking through random menus, it is critical to understand what "WinCC Logging" actually means in the Siemens ecosystem. Use Trial License – WinCC RT Advanced includes

Part 3: Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Guide

If you are certain you have a full "Runtime Advanced" license but still see the error, follow this structured workflow. but works without logging license).

Technical Workaround (for testing / development only)

If you just need to test logging functionality without a full license:

  1. Use Trial License – WinCC RT Advanced includes a 21-day trial where logging works fully.
  2. Check your license in TIA Portal → Commissioning → License management – ensure WinCC RT Advanced and any add-on packages like WinCC Logging or WinCC Archive are installed.
  3. Downgrade to basic logging – Use scripts (VB/C-script) to write process values to a text file or SQLite database, bypassing WinCC’s native archive system (not for production, but works without logging license).
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