What causes Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 101403?

Normal control operation generated this status message. User action or program command triggered this notification. System configuration or commissioning activity produced this message. Machine data or parameter change created this notification.

How do I fix Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 101403?

1. Read the complete message text on the SINUMERIK screen — note any parameter values shown. 2. If action is required, follow the instructions in the message. 3. Acknowledge the message on the operator panel to continue operation. 4. Consult the Siemens SINUMERIK alarm documentation for message 101403 if clarification is needed. 5. If this message appears unexpectedly, review recent parameter or configuration changes.

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Siemens SINUMERIK Controller

Program/G-code · Intermediate · 30-120 minutes

Alarm 101403

Siemens 840D 101403 - Please wait - licence screen is being prepared.

This is an informational message, not a true alarm. It appears during system startup or when accessing license-dependent functions while the SINUMERIK 840D control loads and verifies software licensing information. The message typically clears automatically once the license validation process completes.

Siemens SINUMERIKProgram/G-codeIntermediate30-120 minutes

101403

Siemens 840D 101403 - Please wait - licence screen is being prepared.

Please wait - licence screen is being prepared.

Root Cause Summary

This is an informational message, not a true alarm. It appears during system startup or when accessing license-dependent functions while the SINUMERIK 840D control loads and verifies software licensing information. The message typically clears automatically once the license validation process completes.

Safety

Refer to Siemens documentation
Ensure qualified technician performs repairs

Causes and Fixes

1
Wait 30-60 seconds for the license verification process to complete automatically.
2
Observe if the message clears and the control proceeds to normal operation mode.
3
If message persists beyond 2 minutes, perform a complete control restart (power cycle NCU).
Ensure machine is in safe state before power cycling
4
Verify that the HMI and NCU communication is established properly by checking network connections.

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