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FANUC Alarm TPIF-161 — Cannot change position ID

FANUC TPIF-161 (“Cannot change position ID”): The position ID cannot be changed by setting the system variable. First check: Set the system variable $POS_EDIT.$LOCK_POSNUM to FALSE to change the position ID.

Updated 2026-08-29 · LogrobotLM reference

Description

The position ID cannot be changed by setting the system variable.

Remedy · Remède

Set the system variable $POS_EDIT.$LOCK_POSNUM to FALSE to change the position ID.

Frequently asked · Questions fréquentes

What does FANUC alarm TPIF-161 mean?
FANUC TPIF-161 (“Cannot change position ID”): The position ID cannot be changed by setting the system variable.
How do you troubleshoot FANUC alarm TPIF-161?
Set the system variable $POS_EDIT.$LOCK_POSNUM to FALSE to change the position ID.

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