License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced Work | [upd]

: 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

Follow this sequential guide to resolve the error.

If you are on-site and need the HMI to function immediately without the annoying popup while you wait for a license procurement, you can temporarily disable the logging features. Open and go to Historical Data . : If you have "Good Manufacturing Practice" (Audit

The message appears because WinCC Runtime Advanced requires a separate, additional license to perform any historical data logging . Why this happens

and check the status. If it's defective, you may need to contact Siemens Support to have it repaired. Step 3: The "Accidental Feature" Trap Open and go to Historical Data

Confirm license presence and validity

If you want, I can:

If you do not need logging, remove all configured Data Logs and from the project and recompile. Restore Defective Licenses :