Siemens SINUMERIK codes
Siemens SINUMERIKProgram/G-codeIntermediate30-120 minutes

120003

Siemens 120003 - Area cannot be deactivated. Please try again

Area cannot be deactivated. Please try again

Within the scope of an area switchover, an area is to be deselected. However, the area refuses this. The area switchover does not take place Control reaction: Alarm display.

Safety

  • Only qualified personnel should diagnose and clear control alarms; follow the machine builder's safety procedures and lockout/tagout where hardware work is required.

Common Causes

  • Within the scope of an area switchover, an area is to be deselected.
  • However, the area refuses this.
  • The area switchover does not take place

Troubleshooting Steps

  1. 1Try again and, if possible, first close the area that could not be deactivated.
  2. 2Internal

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