How To Fix COOPC207 - Error while accessing OPC server &1; see long text

COOPC207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 207

• Message text: Error while accessing OPC server &1; see long text

What causes this issue?

The system tried to access functions of an
<DS:GLOS.81831343B0CAD411B11B0008C784EFB1>OPC server</> with the
<DS:GLOS.95C47342B0CAD411B11B0008C784EFB1>server ID</> &V1& and
<DS:GLOS.3526AFF8AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>RFC</> destination &V2&.
However, an error occurred that cannot be specified any further.

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?

You can try to correct the error by carrying out the following steps:
Test the connection to the RFC destination &V2& in Customizing.
To do so, go to Customizing for <LS>Production Planning - Process
Industries</> and choose <LS>Process Management</> -> <LS>SAP ODA (SAP
OPC Data Access)</> -> <DS:SIMG.COOPC120>Define Settings for SAP ODA
</>.
Check whether the OPC server with server ID &V1& is correctly installed
on the target host.
Try to use any other <DS:GLOS.34FECE44B0CAD411B11B0008C784EFB1>OPC
client</> from another vendor to access the OPC server.
If this is possible, there is probably a program error in the SAP s
system. Contact SAP.
If this is not possible, there is probably an error on the OPC server.
Contact the OPC server vendor.

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 COOPC207 - Error while accessing OPC server &1; see long text ?

  The SAP error message COOPC207 indicates that there is an issue while accessing an OPC (OLE for Process Control) server. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when SAP is trying to communicate with an external OPC server for data exchange, typically in manufacturing or process control environments.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity problems between the SAP system and the OPC server.
  OPC Server Configuration: The OPC server may not be configured correctly or may not be running.
  Permissions: The user account under which the SAP system is running may not have the necessary permissions to access the OPC server.
  Firewall Settings: Firewalls may be blocking the communication between SAP and the OPC server.
  Incorrect OPC Server Address: The address or identifier for the OPC server may be incorrect in the SAP configuration.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the SAP system and the