How To Fix COOPC211 - Data Access functions are not possible for OPC server &1

COOPC211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Data Access functions are not possible for OPC server &1

What causes this issue?

You tried to retrieve OPC values from the
<DS:GLOS.81831343B0CAD411B11B0008C784EFB1>OPC server</> &V1& (plant
&V2&). However, the function was not carried out.
This may be due to the following reasons:
The OPC server does not support the
<DS:DE.COOPC_SERVER_DA_SYNC>Synchronous Data Access</> and
<DS:DE.COOPC_SERVER_DA_ASYNC>Data Access Subscription</> functions.
The OPC server supports the <LS>Synchronous Data Access</> and <LS>Data
Access Subscription</> functions, however, these functions are not
activated in Customizing.

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?

In Customizing, check whether the <LS>Synchronous Data Access</> and
<LS>Data Access Subscription</> functions can be selected and set the
indicators for these functions if required. If the indicators cannot be
set, the OPC server &V1& does not support the functions.
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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COOPC211 - Data Access functions are not possible for OPC server &1 ?

  The SAP error message COOPC211 indicates that data access functions are not possible for the specified OPC (OLE for Process Control) server. This error typically arises in scenarios where SAP is trying to communicate with an OPC server for data exchange, but there is an issue preventing that communication.
  Causes:
  
  OPC Server Not Running: The OPC server may not be running or may have crashed.
  Connection Issues: There could be network issues or firewall settings that are preventing SAP from connecting to the OPC server.
  Configuration Errors: The OPC server may not be properly configured to allow connections from SAP.
  Incorrect OPC Server Name: The name of the OPC server specified in the SAP configuration may be incorrect.
  Permissions Issues: The user account under which SAP is running may not have the necessary permissions to access the OPC server.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the SAP system and the OPC server version.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check OPC Server