The "License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" error occurs because WinCC Runtime Advanced
: If your IPC was shut down abruptly (like a power failure), the license might be marked as "defective" Automation License Manager (ALM) License Location The "License key not available
| Product Description | Order Number (MLFB) | | :--- | :--- | | | 6AV2105-0EA02-0AA0 | | Powerpack "Logging" for WinCC Runtime Advanced (512 tags) | 6AV2105-0EA02-0AA5 | | Powerpack "Logging" for WinCC Runtime Advanced (2048 tags) | 6AV2105-0EA02-0AA2 | | WinCC Runtime Advanced 4096 + Logging (full bundle) | 6AV2103-0DA02-0AA0 | If you are seeing this error despite having
Industrial PCs often have system images deployed. If you cloned a working PC to another, the license link breaks because the hardware ID (hard drive serial, MAC address) changed. the "link" is broken.
If you are seeing this error despite having a license, or if you want to eliminate the popup, consider these steps: Check Automation License Manager (ALM) : Open the Automation License Manager
If you see the license in ALM but WinCC still complains, the "link" is broken.
