If not installed, transfer the license from your USB drive/license storage medium to the local hard drive (usually C: or D:). "https://docs.tia.siemens.cloud". 3. Immediate Workarounds Disable Logging:
: If no logs are intentionally configured but the error persists, try to Rebuild All license key not available wincc logging for runtime advanced
and uncheck the "Good Manufacturing Practice" box if it was accidentally enabled. Recompile and download the project to the Runtime PC. 3. Troubleshooting "Defective" Licenses If you already have the license but still see the error: Improper Shutdown: If not installed, transfer the license from your
| Problem | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | License is on USB, but not detected | Re-insert the USB dongle into a USB 2.0 port (avoid hubs). Restart ALM as Administrator. | | Network license not found | Open ALM → Network → Select license server by IP address. Ensure firewall allows port 18750. | | License shows as "In use" elsewhere | In ALM, click "Transfer license" to move it from network server or other PC to your runtime PC. | | ALM service not running | Open Services.msc → Siemens Automation License Manager Service → Set to Automatic and Start. | Immediate Workarounds Disable Logging: : If no logs