How To Fix COOPC202 - OPC server with server ID &1 is not known on target host

COOPC202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: OPC server with server ID &1 is not known on target host

What causes this issue?

You tried to access the <DS:GLOS.81831343B0CAD411B11B0008C784EFB1>OPC
server</> with the <DS:GLOS.95C47342B0CAD411B11B0008C784EFB1>server ID
</> &V1& via the <DS:GLOS.3526AFF8AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>RFC</>
destination &V2&. However, this OPC server does not exist on the target
host.

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?

Check whether the OPC server is installed on the target host.
If required, install the OPC server.
Check the server ID in Customizing. 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</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COOPC202 - OPC server with server ID &1 is not known on target host ?

  The SAP error message COOPC202 indicates that the OPC (OLE for Process Control) server with the specified server ID is not recognized on the target host. This error typically arises in scenarios where SAP is trying to communicate with an OPC server for data exchange, and it cannot find the server specified.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Server ID: The server ID specified in the configuration may be incorrect or misspelled.
  OPC Server Not Installed: The OPC server may not be installed on the target host.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing SAP from reaching the OPC server.
  
  Configuration Issues: The OPC server may not be properly configured to accept connections from the SAP system.
  Firewall Restrictions: Firewalls may be blocking the communication between SAP and the OPC server.
  Service Not Running: The OPC server service may not be running on the target host.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Server ID: Check the server ID in the SAP configuration and ensure it