Introduction If you are a Siemens WinCC (Windows Control Center) user, specifically working with the Runtime Advanced version, you have likely encountered the dreaded error message: "License key not available for WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced."
This error typically appears during runtime startup, when attempting to archive data, or when opening the alarm and logging configuration editors. It stops your HMI (Human-Machine Interface) from logging process values, generating reports, or storing alarm messages—functionalities that are critical for regulatory compliance (FDA, GMP, ISO) and process optimization. license key not available wincc logging for runtime advanced