While the Logging license itself is and can be used across different WinCC versions, the main Runtime license does have version dependencies. If you recently upgraded WinCC, ensure your Runtime license is also upgraded to a version that supports your current software.
In TIA Portal, go through your project and carefully check if any logging or archiving features are configured. If you don’t actually need to archive data, simply deactivating or deleting these logs might resolve the error immediately.
你的项目可能最初是为 Comfort Panel（TP700 / TP1200）编写的，后来被逐步“升级”成 Runtime Advanced 项目。在 Panel 上运行时，Logging 被包含在系统中，不会报错；但一旦移植到 Runtime Advanced 平台，这些 Logging 设定仍然存在于后台，并触发了许可校验。 While the Logging license itself is and can
Sometimes the license is fine, but your project settings demand more than the license can deliver. Siemens licenses are based on and Archive Tags .
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes. License names, order numbers, and functionality are subject to change by Siemens AG. Always consult the latest TIA Portal documentation and your Siemens distributor for current licensing policies. If you don’t actually need to archive data,
: Certain services like the SmartServer may start automatically and trigger license warnings even if not used in your project.
On your engineering or runtime PC, launch the . This is the centralized tool used to manage all Siemens licenses across your systems. Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes
What version of are you running (e.g., V17, V18, V19)?
If your production site requires active data trending, long-term historical alarms, or regulatory compliance archives, you must obtain and activate the license.
If you receive a license error for Sm@rtServer even if it's disabled, stop the CoRTSmartServer service in Windows Service Manager and set its startup type to Manual . WinCC License DEMO Mode: Troubleshooting Fix | Siemens