How To Fix BCOMAL131 - External components: Plant status

BCOMAL131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BCOMAL - Business Communication: Alert Monitor Messages

• Message number: 131

• Message text: External components: Plant status

What causes this issue?

Overview of the operating status of external communication components
that are connected to the SAPconnect interface.
Only those components for which the flag "to be monitored by the alert
monitor" is selected in the SAPconnect administration are included in
the overview.
Such components must support the RFC function SMON_COMP_STATE_RETRIEVE.
If necessary, ask the manufacturer of the component whether it does
support the specified RFC function.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BCOMAL131 - External components: Plant status ?

  The SAP error message BCOMAL131, which relates to "External components: Plant status," typically indicates an issue with the status of a plant in the context of external components or materials. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the processing of production orders, procurement, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Plant Status: The plant may be set to a status that does not allow certain operations. For example, the plant could be inactive, blocked, or in a status that restricts the use of external components.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to the plant or the external components.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or plant master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to the plant or external components.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Plant Status: Verify the status of the plant in the system. You can do