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To resolve the "license key not available" error for , you must understand that Siemens treats logging as a separate add-on. Even if you have a valid WinCC Runtime Advanced license (e.g., for 512 PowerTags), a dedicated WinCC Logging license is required for archiving process values or alarms. 1. Identify the missing license Alex was confused because they already had a
If you do not need logging, remove all configured Data Logs and from the project and recompile. Restore Defective Licenses : for 512 PowerTags)
If your application requires data logging/archiving, you must purchase and install the correct license key. Alex was confused because they already had a