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: Enabling "Good Manufacturing Practice" (GMP) or Audit Trail options automatically triggers a logging requirement because these features rely on system-level logging. You can disable this in Runtime Settings > Good Manufacturing Practice to remove the license requirement. SmartServer Service

: If an Industrial PC (IPC) shuts down improperly (e.g., power failure), the license may not be released correctly and can be marked as "defective". : Enabling "Good Manufacturing Practice" (GMP) or Audit

Siemens licenses are stored on physical USB sticks (Memory Cards) or software containers (C2V files). Siemens licenses are stored on physical USB sticks

: Having a "WinCC Runtime Advanced (PowerTags)" license is not enough; you must also have the WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced license (e.g., Article No: 6AV2107-0GA00-0BB0 : Open the Siemens Automation License Manager Final Checklist SIMATIC WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced

If you are in an emergency, Siemens often provides a 21-day trial license. This can be activated within the ALM to restore functionality while you wait for a permanent license key to arrive. Final Checklist SIMATIC WinCC Logging for Runtime Advanced.