How To Fix COOPC201 - OPC server &2 does not exist in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COOPC - Messages for SAP-OPC Integration

• Message number: 201

• Message text: OPC server &2 does not exist in plant &1

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.81831343B0CAD411B11B0008C784EFB1>OPC server</> &V2& does
not exist in plant &V1&. It was not created or was deleted again.

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?

Define the OPC server in plant &V1&. To do so, go to Customizing for
<LS>Production Planning - Process Industries</> and choose <LS>Process
Management</> -> <LS>SAP ODA (OPC Data Access)</> ->
<DS:SIMG.COOPC120>Define Settings for SAP ODA</>.
Choose a different OPC server.

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 COOPC201 - OPC server &2 does not exist in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message COOPC201 indicates that the specified OPC (OLE for Process Control) server does not exist in the specified plant. This error typically arises in the context of integrating SAP with external systems or devices that communicate using the OPC protocol, often in manufacturing or process industries.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The OPC server may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Missing OPC Server: The specified OPC server may not be installed or registered in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The OPC server may not be assigned to the specified plant in the configuration settings.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the OPC server name or plant code when trying to access it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check OPC Server Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code where the OPC server is configured (usually in the area of process integration).
  Verify that the OPC server is correctly defined and that it matches the name used in the error message.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the OPC server is assigned to the correct plant. This can usually be checked in the configuration settings for the OPC server.
  
  
  
  Install or Register OPC Server:
  
  If the OPC server is not installed, you may need to install it on the server where SAP is running.
  If it is installed but not registered, ensure that it is properly registered in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the names of the OPC server and the plant code for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or the documentation for the specific OPC server you are using for additional configuration steps or troubleshooting tips.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your system administrator for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  OPC Protocol: Understand the basics of the OPC protocol and how it integrates with SAP.
  SAP Integration: Familiarize yourself with how SAP integrates with external systems, especially in manufacturing environments.
  Transaction Codes: Know the relevant transaction codes in SAP for checking and configuring OPC servers (e.g., OPC_SERVER, OPC_CLIENT).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the COOPC201 error message in SAP.