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

CONV163 - Overview

• 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