Licenses the core operation based on the number of external tags used.
: Drag and drop the license from the external media folder into the destination drive partition (typically C: ). 2. Remove Unused Logging Configurations from TIA Portal
Siemens licenses are generally backwards compatible but not always forwards compatible. A WinCC Logging v17 license will work for a v15 Runtime, but a v15 Logging license will trigger an error on a v18 Runtime. Ensure your logging license version matches or exceeds your Runtime project version. 2. Defective Log File Paths
The license is broken due to an unclean system shutdown. Skip to Step 4.
The historical log function is turned on, but there is no license key on the PC.
: This often happens if the PC or IPC was shut down abruptly without closing the Runtime properly, preventing the license from being released.
Here is the hierarchy of licensing you need to know:
This is a frequent point of confusion. If your project is actually a project, the licensing architecture is different. WinCC Professional has its own set of licenses that bundle logging differently.
: WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced (Current Version, Package/USB format).
Open on both the source computer and target PC. Connect both computers to the same network.
: In some versions, the SmartServer service starts automatically and may request a license even if not actively used. You can disable the "CoRTSmartServer" service in Windows Services to stop the prompt. Defective Licenses
