Code 213000: <location>License not adequate
Issue Description & Safety Warning
The Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC has triggered a critical <location>License not adequate 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
Message value: %1 Drive object: A_INF, B_INF, CU_LINK, CU_S, HUB, S_INF, SERVO, TB30, TM15, TM15DI_DO, TM17, TM31, TM41, TM54F_MA, TM54F_SL, VECTOR Reaction: NONE Acknowledge: NONE Cause: - for the drive unit, the options that require a licens e are being used but the licenses are not sufficient. - an error occurred when checking the existing licenses. Alarm value (r2124, interpret decimal): 0: The existing license is not sufficient. 1: An adequate license was not able to be determined as the memory card with the required licensing data was withdrawn in operation. 2: An adequate license was not able to be determi ned, as an error occurred when reading-out the required licensing data from the memory card. 3: An adequate license was not able to be determined as there is a checksum er ror in the license key. 4: An internal error occurred when checking the license. Remedy: Re alarm value = 0: Additional licenses are required and t hese must be activated (p9920, p9921). Re alarm value = 1: With the system powered down, re-insert the memory card that matches the system. Re alarm value = 2: Enter and activate the license key (p9920, p9921). Re alarm value = 3: Compare the license key (p9920) entered with t he license key on the certificate of license. Re-enter the license key and activate (p9920, p9921). Re alarm value = 4: - carry out a POWER ON. - upgrade firmware to later version. - contact the Hotline.
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 213000 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.
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