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KUKA Error 1419 — <X, Y, Z, A, B, C> TOOL NOT PROGRAMMED

Error

Displayed as KSS01419 on KRC4 / KRC5 controllers

KUKA 1419 (“<X, Y, Z, A, B, C> TOOL NOT PROGRAMMED”): No value has been assigned to the program parameter "$TOOL". First check: During command processing: assign a value to "$TOOL".

Updated 2026-09-09 · LogrobotLM reference

Cause

No value has been assigned to the program parameter "$TOOL". -- In a user program. -- After the controller has been completely reset, for a Cartesian command. The check is performed during Cartesian motions.

Effect

During command processing: all active commands are inhibited. During program processing: stop via braking ramp. All active commands are inhibited.

Troubleshooting

During command processing: assign a value to "$TOOL". During program processing: modify the program accordingly. Acknowledge the message.

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