Instance/FC does not exist

Siemens PLC & VFD Error plc

Model: S7-1200/1500 | Code: 253C (0x9F4)

Applicable Systems
S7-1200 S7-1500 S7-300 S7-400 LOGO! SINAMICS

Symptoms

Referenced instance or function does not exist.

Possible Causes

Instance DB or FC not found in CPU.

Troubleshooting Steps

Verify block exists and is downloaded.

How to Reset

Download block and restart

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Source: Siemens GetErrorID documentation

Category: PLC & VFD

Published: 2026-10-18