If the license appears in ALM but is marked with a red/yellow icon, it may be "defective". This often happens if the PC was shut down improperly. You can try to restore defective licenses through Siemens Technical Support. Accidental Simulation Error
The error message typically occurs because SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced requires an additional, separate license for any archiving or logging functions (tags, alarms, or recipes). Unlike Siemens Comfort Panels, which include logging functionality, the PC-based Runtime Advanced version requires the WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced option to be purchased and activated independently of the base PowerTags license. Common Root Causes & Solutions license key not available wincc logging for runtime advanced
: While Comfort Panels include logging capabilities in their hardware price, PC-based systems require these as "Options". Common Causes & Solutions WinCC Advanced Runtime and license - Siemens SiePortal If the license appears in ALM but is
In ALM, select license → Properties → Check: Common Causes & Solutions WinCC Advanced Runtime and