Look for the product name: . Check the status: Missing: The license was never transferred to this machine.
: Ensure you did not accidentally buy a "WinCC Logging for Comfort Panels" license. Comfort panel licenses do not work on PC-based Runtime Advanced systems.
data logs and alarm archives inside the HMI project. Look for the product name:
: SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced (e.g., 128, 512, or 2048 PowerTags).
: Right-click the WinCC Runtime icon in the Windows system tray and select WinCC License Analysis to see exactly which license is reported as missing. Check Automation License Manager (ALM) : Comfort panel licenses do not work on PC-based
Navigate to the project tree on the left and expand your WinCC Runtime Advanced device. Double-click on . Check the Data logs and Alarm logs tabs. Decision Matrix:
Look for a license named . Verify the status is "Used" or "Available." 3. Transfer the License Key : Right-click the WinCC Runtime icon in the
Open the Automation License Manager from the "Siemens Automation" program group. Select the "Management" view and choose the storage location (e.g., your hard drive or a USB stick) where licenses are stored. Verify the presence of licenses:
To prevent runtime interruptions in production environments, always cross-reference your TIA Portal HMI configuration against your physical Siemens license inventory before deployment. If your system relies on trend views, historical tables, or long-term alarm storage, the license is a mandatory requirement that must be factored into your system architecture costs.
Whether you see the listed inside your Automation License Manager?
the HMI project completely (Software - rebuild all) and download/transfer the updated project to the Runtime PC. Summary of Best Practices