Code 14014: [Channel %1: ] Selected program %3 not available or will be edited
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC has triggered a critical [Channel %1: ] Selected program %3 not available or will be edited alarm. Immediate attention from a qualified operator or maintenance technician is required to prevent secondary damage to the equipment or spoiled parts during the manufacturing cycle. Always ensure standard safety and LOTO procedures are followed before accessing electrical cabinets.
Official Troubleshooting Steps
Parameters: %1 = Channel number %2 = Block number, label %3 = Program name Definitions: The selected parts program is not in the NCK memory or the access authorization for the program selection is from a higher level than the current control status. During creation, this program received the protection level of the NC control which was active at the time. In SW 5 or higher a program edited on HMI can no longer be started with NC Start. The alarm will also be issued, if a file other than th e specified definition file has been selected for the GUD or macro definition. Reaction: Alarm display. Remedy: Reload the program in the NCK memory or check an d correct the name of the directory (workpiece overview) and the program (program overview) and reselect. Program Continuation: Clear alarm with the Delete key or NC START.
Source: SINUMERIK 840D sl / 840Di sl / SINAMICS S120 Diagnostics Manual (DAsl, 03/2009)
Last reviewed: 2026-07-01 · Verified against the manufacturer’s official documentation.
About Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC Alarms
Siemens controllers include extensive self-diagnostics that flag or halt the machine when a fault is detected. Error code 14014 on the SINUMERIK 840D CNC identifies one specific fault condition — its documented cause and the official corrective steps are listed above, sourced from Siemens's service documentation. Always confirm against the manual for your exact machine configuration and follow LOTO procedures before servicing.
Complete Alarm List: 4014 Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC codes.
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