: Perform a "Software (rebuild all)" compile. If logging functionality is still detected, a note will appear in the output window after compilation. Siemens SiePortal 4. Troubleshooting Simulation Errors Ignore for Testing : If this message appears during a Simulation
Ensure you have the Logging license, not just the base PowerTags license.
Look for the product name: . Check the status: Missing: The license was never transferred to this machine.
The error message triggers when an active industrial PC (IPC) or PC-based simulation tries to process historical data logs or alarm logs without an authorized add-on license key. While local hardware components like Siemens Comfort Panels process data logging natively without external licensing, the PC-based equivalent running WinCC Runtime Advanced requires a distinct, standalone option license to write historical information to databases or local CSV files. Root Causes of the Licensing Error
When you see this message, the WinCC Runtime engine has detected that your project includes logging functions—such as Data Logs or Alarm Logs—but cannot find the required license key on the local machine or a connected license server.
If you purchased the license but it remains on a development engineer's PG/PC or a USB license stick, it must be explicitly transferred to the local machine.
You may have a license for "WinCC Professional" or "Comfort" which is not compatible with "Runtime Advanced."
Before attempting to fix the issue, identify the root cause: A. Missing "Logging" License
: You possess a baseline SIMATIC WinCC RT Advanced PowerTag license, but you have not purchased or transferred the additional software options needed for database or file logging.
Note: While this eliminates the license requirement, it places the burden of file management, data formatting, and buffer overflows onto your custom script logic. Simulating Without the Error If this error occurs during development testing:
License Key Not Available Wincc Logging For Runtime Advanced Link _best_ -
: Perform a "Software (rebuild all)" compile. If logging functionality is still detected, a note will appear in the output window after compilation. Siemens SiePortal 4. Troubleshooting Simulation Errors Ignore for Testing : If this message appears during a Simulation
Ensure you have the Logging license, not just the base PowerTags license.
Look for the product name: . Check the status: Missing: The license was never transferred to this machine.
The error message triggers when an active industrial PC (IPC) or PC-based simulation tries to process historical data logs or alarm logs without an authorized add-on license key. While local hardware components like Siemens Comfort Panels process data logging natively without external licensing, the PC-based equivalent running WinCC Runtime Advanced requires a distinct, standalone option license to write historical information to databases or local CSV files. Root Causes of the Licensing Error
When you see this message, the WinCC Runtime engine has detected that your project includes logging functions—such as Data Logs or Alarm Logs—but cannot find the required license key on the local machine or a connected license server.
If you purchased the license but it remains on a development engineer's PG/PC or a USB license stick, it must be explicitly transferred to the local machine.
You may have a license for "WinCC Professional" or "Comfort" which is not compatible with "Runtime Advanced."
Before attempting to fix the issue, identify the root cause: A. Missing "Logging" License
: You possess a baseline SIMATIC WinCC RT Advanced PowerTag license, but you have not purchased or transferred the additional software options needed for database or file logging.
Note: While this eliminates the license requirement, it places the burden of file management, data formatting, and buffer overflows onto your custom script logic. Simulating Without the Error If this error occurs during development testing:
