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KUKA Error 1381 — BACKGROUND TASK BUSY

Displayed as KSS01381 on KRC4 / KRC5 controllers

KUKA 1381 (“BACKGROUND TASK BUSY”): A command is already being processed in the background. First check: Abort the command.

Updated 2026-09-09 · LogrobotLM reference

Cause

A command is already being processed in the background.

Effect

The command is not processed.

Troubleshooting

Abort the command. Wait until the current command has been processed.

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