How To Fix CONV163 - Incorrect program in RFC Destination in CONVERTER-CONV_UTIL_DEST

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CONV - Messages in Connection with the Converter

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Incorrect program in RFC Destination in CONVERTER-CONV_UTIL_DEST

What causes this issue?

The RFC Destination for the <DS:DE.CONV_UTILITIES_DESTINATION>Help
Program for Conversion</> is valid. However the RFC server for reaching
this destination is neither the program <LS>ConvUtil</> nor
<LS>ConvUtil.exe</>. In Customizing you entered an incorrect RFC
destination, or the RFC destination is linked to the wrong RFC server.

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?

Execute the work step: <DS:SIMG.V_CONVERTER>Maintain Converter</>
In the field <LS>Help Program for Conversion</>, enter an RFC
destination where the program <LS>ConvUtil</> or <LS>ConvUtil.exe</>
can be reached.
Set the status <DS:DE.CONVERTER_STATUS>Status of the Conversion Server
</> to <LS>Ready for Conversions</>, and for
<DS:DE.CONVERTER_MESSAGE_NUMBER>Error Number for Conversion</> select
<LS>000 (No Error Occurred)</>.

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 CONV163 - Incorrect program in RFC Destination in CONVERTER-CONV_UTIL_DEST ?

  The SAP error message CONV163 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination configuration in the context of a conversion program. Specifically, the error message "Incorrect program in RFC Destination in CONVERTER-CONV_UTIL_DEST" suggests that the system is unable to find or execute the specified program for the conversion process.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be correctly configured, or it may point to an incorrect or non-existent program.
  Missing or Inaccessible Program: The program that is supposed to be executed via the RFC destination may be missing, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access it.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues between the SAP systems involved in the RFC call.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the SAP system configuration that prevent the proper execution of the conversion program.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and check the configuration of the RFC destination used in the conversion process.
  Ensure that the destination is correctly set up and points to the right target system and program.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Availability:
  
  Ensure that the program specified in the RFC destination exists in the target system.
  You can check this by logging into the target system and verifying the program's existence.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the conversion has the necessary authorizations to access the program in the target system.
  You may need to check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Test RFC Connection:
  
  Use the Connection Test feature in transaction SM59 to verify that the RFC connection is working properly.
  If the connection fails, troubleshoot the network or configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on RFC configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CONV163 error message in SAP.