What causes Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 104007?

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 104007?

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 104007 if clarification is needed. 5. If this message appears unexpectedly, review recent parameter or configuration changes.

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Alarm 104007

Siemens 840D 104007 - Error on creating tool

Alarm 104007 occurs when the SINUMERIK control cannot create a new tool entry in the tool management system. This typically results from duplicate tool numbers, insufficient memory in the tool database, or corrupted tool management data structures that prevent new tool allocation.

Siemens SINUMERIKProgram/G-codeIntermediate30-120 minutes

104007

Siemens 840D 104007 - Error on creating tool

Error on creating tool

Root Cause Summary

Alarm 104007 occurs when the SINUMERIK control cannot create a new tool entry in the tool management system. This typically results from duplicate tool numbers, insufficient memory in the tool database, or corrupted tool management data structures that prevent new tool allocation.

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Refer to Siemens documentation
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Causes and Fixes

1
Access tool management via HMI: Press 'Offset' then 'Tool List' to display all existing tools.
2
Search for the tool number that triggered the alarm. Verify if it already exists in the tool table or is assigned to a magazine location.
3
Either delete the existing duplicate tool entry (if obsolete) or use a different tool number for the new tool creation.
Deleting active tools may affect running programs. Verify tool is not referenced in active NC programs before deletion.
4
Retry tool creation with confirmed unique tool number. Reset alarm with 'NC Start' or 'Alarm Cancel' button.

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