The error "License key not available! WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced" occurs because the option requires a separate, dedicated license key that is not included with the standard WinCC Runtime Advanced base license . Required License
Troubleshooting: "License Key Not Available" for WinCC Logging
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Unlike Comfort or Mobile Panels, which include these features in the hardware cost, a standard WinCC Runtime Advanced "PowerTag" license (e.g., 128, 512, or 2048 tags) does cover logging. Common Causes & Fixes
You may have a license for "WinCC Professional" or "Comfort" which is not compatible with "Runtime Advanced."
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