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Download and install the latest Automation License Manager (ALM) Service Pack from the Siemens Industry Online Support site. 4. Remove logging (if not required)

This content is structured to help troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve the issue within a Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC environment.

Unlike SIMATIC Comfort Panels, which include logging functionality for free, a PC running requires a specific license to enable: Historical Data Logging : Archiving process values (tags). Alarm Logging : Archiving system and process alarms.

The error message typically occurs when a project configured with data or alarm logging is running on a PC-based station without the specific "Logging" option license. Core Cause: The License Gap

WinCC Runtime Advanced allows you to build PC-based visualization systems. While basic operation, alarms, and screens run under the standard runtime license, advanced data collection requires an add-on. You will see this error if your project contains: