Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced Work: License Key Not Available

Alex followed these steps to resolve the issue, and you can too:

: In TIA Portal, ensure you have actually configured "Tag Logging" or "Alarm Logging." If logging is enabled but not used, the system will still request the key. Procurement Details Alex followed these steps to resolve the issue,

: Unlike Comfort Panels, PC-based WinCC Runtime Advanced requires an additional "WinCC Logging" license if your project includes any Tag Logging or Alarm Logging. : Sometimes a similar "License key not available"

It sounds like you're encountering a limitation in where logging or archiving is disabled because the required license key is missing or not recognized. Alex followed these steps to resolve the issue,

: Sometimes a similar "License key not available" message appears for SmartServer . If you don't use it, you can disable the "CoRTSmartServer" service in the Windows Service Manager to stop the popup.