How To Fix CONV168 - RFC Destination in CONVERTER-FTP_DEST not acessible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 168

• Message text: RFC Destination in CONVERTER-FTP_DEST not acessible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CONV168 - RFC Destination in CONVERTER-FTP_DEST not acessible ?

  The SAP error message CONV168 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination specified in the context of the FTP (File Transfer Protocol) conversion process. The error message typically means that the system is unable to access the specified RFC destination, which is necessary for the conversion process to function correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing access to the RFC destination.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Destination Not Defined: The specified RFC destination may not exist in the system.
  Service Unavailability: The target system or service may be down or not reachable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination named CONVERTER-FTP_DEST.
  Verify that the configuration settings (such as the target host, system number, and client) are correct.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, select the RFC destination and use the "Connection Test" option to check if the connection is working properly.
  If the test fails, investigate the error message for more details.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing access to the target system.
  Use tools like ping or traceroute to check connectivity to the target host.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the RFC destination.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Verify Destination Existence:
  
  Ensure that the RFC destination CONVERTER-FTP_DEST is defined in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check Target System Availability:
  
  Ensure that the target system or service is up and running.
  If the target system is down, you may need to wait until it is back online.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  SM21: For checking system logs for any related errors.
  ST22: For analyzing dumps that may provide more context on the error.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring RFC destinations and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the CONV168 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CONV168 error message in your SAP system.