How To Fix COOPC213 - Data Access subscriptions are not possible for OPC server &1

COOPC213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Data Access subscriptions 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
<DS:GLOS.CEEF9453B7D9D511B1250008C784EFB1>OPC Data Access subscriptions
</>.
The OPC server supports OPC Data Access subscriptions but the function
is 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?

Check in Customizing whether the <LS>Data Access Subscription</>
function can be selected and set the indicator for this function if
required. If the indicator cannot be set, the OPC server &V1& does not
support Data Access subscriptions.
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 COOPC213 - Data Access subscriptions are not possible for OPC server &1 ?

  The SAP error message COOPC213 indicates that data access subscriptions are not possible for a specified OPC (OLE for Process Control) server. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's integration with OPC servers, which are used for real-time data communication in industrial automation.
  
  Cause:
  
  OPC Server Configuration: The OPC server may not be properly configured to allow data access subscriptions. This could be due to incorrect settings or limitations in the server's capabilities.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the OPC server, preventing successful communication.
  Permissions: The user account or service account used to connect to the OPC server may not have the necessary permissions to create subscriptions.
  OPC Server Type: The type of OPC server (e.g., OPC DA, OPC UA) may not support the specific data access methods being requested by SAP.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of the OPC server