How To Fix CONV164 - Incorrect program in RFC Destination in CONVERTER-CONV_DEST

CONV164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

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

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.CONVERTER_DESTINATION>RFC Destination</> you entered in is
valid and accessible. However the program installed there is neither
<ZH>ConvServSamp</> nor <ZH>ConvServSamp.exe</> nor another RFC server
that sets up the connection for the external converter.
The following entries could have caused the error:
You entered an incorrect RFC destination in Customizing.
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?

Carry out work step: <DS:SIMG.V_CONVERTER>Maintain Converter</>
If the server is to be started using <ZH>ConvUtil</>, you do <ZH>not</>
need to make an entry here.
You can also enter another program to set up the connection to the
external server. In the field <LS>Destination Converter</> enter an RFC
destination where the program <ZH>ConvServSamp</> or
<ZH>ConvServSamp.exe</> can be reached.
Choose:
<DS:DE.CONVERTER_STATUS>Status of the Conversion Server</> <LS>Ready
for Conversions</>
<DS:DE.CONVERTER_MESSAGE_NUMBER>Error Number for Conversion</> <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 CONV164 - Incorrect program in RFC Destination in CONVERTER-CONV_DEST ?

  The SAP error message CONV164 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination configuration in the context of a conversion program. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find or execute the specified program for the RFC destination, which is often related to data conversion tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be correctly configured, or the program associated with it may not exist or is not accessible.
  Missing or Incorrect Program: The program specified in the RFC destination might be missing, incorrectly named, or not properly registered in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the RFC call may not have the necessary authorizations to access the program or the RFC destination.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the RFC call from reaching the target system.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: The target system may not be properly configured to handle