diff --git a/pcu/SGSN_Components.ttcn b/pcu/SGSN_Components.ttcn
index a55d79121..bbac9b0dc 100644
--- a/pcu/SGSN_Components.ttcn
+++ b/pcu/SGSN_Components.ttcn
@@ -108,8 +108,8 @@ function f_init_bssgp() runs on bssgp_CT {
 	g_initialized := true;
 
 	/* create a new NS component */
-	ns_component := NS_CT.create;
-	bssgp_component := BSSGP_CT.create;
+	ns_component := NS_CT.create alive;
+	bssgp_component := BSSGP_CT.create alive;
 	/* connect lower-end of BSSGP with BSSGP_CODEC_PORT (maps to NS_PT*/
 	connect(bssgp_component:BSCP, ns_component:NS_SP);
 	connect(self:PROC, bssgp_component:PROC);