: When simulating a Comfort or Mobile Panel on your PC, the simulation behaves exactly like the real hardware and looks for the same license keys.
The [Automation License Manager (ALM)](siemens.com (alm)-?dti=0&lc=en-WW) is the central tool for managing all Siemens software keys. WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced - 6AV2107-0GA00-0BB0 : When simulating a Comfort or Mobile Panel
If you’ve encountered the error you aren’t alone. This common pop-up appears in Siemens TIA Portal when the software attempts to record historical data—such as alarms or tag logs—without a valid license for the logging option. : When simulating a Comfort or Mobile Panel
The "License key not available" message typically triggers under three specific scenarios: : When simulating a Comfort or Mobile Panel
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