Runtime Advanced Work — License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For

Often, the Automation License Manager fails to find the license on a network drive or USB key.

Even a full WinCC Runtime Advanced license has a limit on how many tags you can log. For example: Often, the Automation License Manager fails to find

The Error Scenario: You have a 512-tag license. You configured data logging for 600 tags. The system will throw "License key not available for WinCC logging" because you exceed the allowed quantity. The Error Scenario: You have a 512-tag license

Fix:

Occasionally, Windows Firewall or third-party antivirus software blocks the communication between the Runtime process and the License Manager service. Often, the Automation License Manager fails to find