What causes Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 104013?

Part program contains an illegal or unsupported command for the current machine configuration. Parameter or machine data setting incompatible with the commanded operation. Required option or function not enabled on this SINUMERIK control. Incorrect axis assignment or configuration for the commanded function. Software version or compile cycle version mismatch.

How do I fix Siemens SINUMERIK alarm 104013?

1. Note the full alarm message including any parameter values shown (e.g., axis number, block number, channel). 2. Identify the program block or operation that triggered the alarm. 3. Review the SINUMERIK alarm manual for alarm 104013 to identify the specific cause and remedy. 4. Check the relevant machine data parameters referenced in the alarm. 5. If the alarm persists after correcting the program, contact Siemens technical support with the full alarm text and machine data backup.

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Alarm 104013

Siemens 840D 104013 - Error on deleting area

Alarm 104013 occurs when the control system fails to delete a specified memory area, program segment, or data block. This typically happens due to active program references, protected areas, insufficient access rights, or system resource conflicts preventing the deletion operation from completing successfully.

Siemens SINUMERIKProgram/G-codeIntermediate30-120 minutes

104013

Siemens 840D 104013 - Error on deleting area

Error on deleting area

Root Cause Summary

Alarm 104013 occurs when the control system fails to delete a specified memory area, program segment, or data block. This typically happens due to active program references, protected areas, insufficient access rights, or system resource conflicts preventing the deletion operation from completing successfully.

Safety

Refer to Siemens documentation
Ensure qualified technician performs repairs

Causes and Fixes

1
Press RESET and ensure the machine is in a safe stopped state with no active program execution.
2
Check HMI program manager to verify no programs are selected or running in any channel. Deselect all programs.
3
Review NC program for subprogram calls or references to the area being deleted. Remove or modify these references.
4
Perform a complete control reset (POWER ON reset) and retry the deletion operation.
POWER ON reset will clear all current modal settings and tool offsets in volatile memory.

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