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KUKA Error 1396 — LINKING NOT DONE

Error

Displayed as KSS01396 on KRC4 / KRC5 controllers

KUKA 1396 (“LINKING NOT DONE”): Selection of an unlinked program. First check: Perform linking.

Updated 2026-09-09 · LogrobotLM reference

Cause

Selection of an unlinked program.

Effect

During command processing: the command is not processed. During program processing: Stop via braking ramp. All active commands inhibited.

Troubleshooting

Perform linking. NOTE: In program processing, acknowledge the message.

Related codes

1398OPERATING MODE SWITCH TEST1399MESSAGE CANNOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED1392WRITE PROTECTION DUE TO PROCESS STATE1400MESSAGE NOT AVAILABLE

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