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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the RFC calls.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 and check the configuration of the RFC destination.
  Ensure that the destination is correctly set up and points to the right target system.
  
  
  
  Verify Program Existence:
  
  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 using transaction SE38 or SE80 to look for the program.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the RFC call has the necessary authorizations to access the program and the RFC destination.
  You can use transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Test RFC Connection:
  
  Use the Connection Test feature in transaction SM59 to test the RFC connection and ensure that it is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Network Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any network-related issues that might be affecting the connectivity between the systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific conversion program or RFC destination for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the CONV164 error.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the CONV164 error in your SAP system.