For Runtime Advanced Work [patched] - License Key Not Available Wincc Logging

If your application requires data logging/archiving, you must purchase and install the correct license key.

If you need logging functionality, you must buy the specific option:

This message typically triggers because the Runtime detects a configured "Logging" function but cannot find a valid corresponding key in the Automation License Manager (ALM) Separate License Required To avoid future issues with license keys and

By purchasing the specific license and transferring it via Automation License Manager, Alex's pop-up finally vanished. The plant’s process data was now being logged safely to the SQL database without interruption.

To avoid future issues with license keys and logging functionality: If your application requires data logging/archiving

: If you have "Good Manufacturing Practice" (Audit Trail) enabled, WinCC automatically requires a Logging license because audit trails utilize the system's logging infrastructure. Corrupted Licenses

Write this as a formal feature request to Siemens Support: To avoid future issues with license keys and

: 6AV2107-0GA00-0BB0 (USB flash drive) or 6AV2107-0GA00-0BH0 (Download).