What causes KUKA Robot alarm KRC0830?

Using asterisk (*) or question mark (?) characters in variable or function names. Attempting to declare an array or structure with wildcard syntax in the name. Incorrect use of wildcard patterns in DECLARE or DEF statements. Copy-paste errors introducing special characters into object identifiers. Using wildcard characters from file system operations in KRL code identifiers.

How do I fix KUKA Robot alarm KRC0830?

1. Review the program source code around the line indicated in the alarm message for any wildcard characters 2. Remove all asterisk (*) and question mark (?) characters from variable, function, and module names 3. Ensure all object names follow KRL naming conventions using only alphanumeric characters and underscores 4. Check recent edits or copy-paste operations that may have introduced invalid characters 5. Recompile the program after correcting the object name to verify the alarm is resolved 6. Consult the KRL programming guidelines for valid identifier naming rules if uncertain about syntax

KUKA Robot codes

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KUKA Robot Controller

System · Basic

Alarm KRC0830

KUKA Robot KRC0830 - WILDCARD NOT ALLOWED 2166

This alarm indicates that a wildcard character or pattern was used in an object name or declaration where it is not permitted by KRL syntax rules. Wildcard characters (such as * or?) cannot be used in variable names, function names, or module identifiers during program compilation.

KUKA RobotSystemBasic

KRC0830

KUKA Robot KRC0830 - WILDCARD NOT ALLOWED 2166

WILDCARD NOT ALLOWED 2166

Common Causes

Using asterisk (*) or question mark (?) characters in variable or function names
Attempting to declare an array or structure with wildcard syntax in the name
Incorrect use of wildcard patterns in DECLARE or DEF statements
Copy-paste errors introducing special characters into object identifiers
Using wildcard characters from file system operations in KRL code identifiers

Troubleshooting Steps

1Review the program source code around the line indicated in the alarm message for any wildcard characters
2Remove all asterisk (*) and question mark (?) characters from variable, function, and module names
3Ensure all object names follow KRL naming conventions using only alphanumeric characters and underscores
4Check recent edits or copy-paste operations that may have introduced invalid characters
5Recompile the program after correcting the object name to verify the alarm is resolved
6Consult the KRL programming guidelines for valid identifier naming rules if uncertain about syntax

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