# \[Bug\] “Production is not started” Error During Project Launch

**URL:** <https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-production-is-not-started-error-during-project-launch/91181>\
**Category:** Ignition\
**Created:** [May 31, 2024, 6:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-production-is-not-started-error-during-project-launch/91181 "2024-05-31T06:28:06Z")\
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**Author:** ![Madhuvaishnavi\_T](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ee59a6/32.png) [@Madhuvaishnavi\_T](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Madhuvaishnavi_T)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2024, 6:28am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-production-is-not-started-error-during-project-launch/91181/1 "2024-05-31T06:28:06Z")

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I’m using Ignition MES version 8.1.40, and I encountered an error message when trying to launch my project. The error message appears: “Production is not started. Ensure install steps are complete.

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**Author:** ![amy.sudibyo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/amy.sudibyo/32/38659_2.png) [@amy.sudibyo](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/amy.sudibyo)\
**Post date:** [June 3, 2024, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/bug-production-is-not-started-error-during-project-launch/91181/2 "2024-06-03T01:00:13Z")

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Is the MES production module running? Check the modules section of your gateway config.

FYI Sepasoft is a third party, they are not Inductive Automation and for the most part you will have more luck contacting them for support directly.