How To Fix VSCAN015 - RFC destination &1 is of type &2 instead of "T"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 015

• Message text: RFC destination &1 is of type &2 instead of "T"

What causes this issue?

RFC destination &V1& is to be used for starting a virus scan server.
Only RFC destinations of type T (TCP/IP connection) are permitted for
this. However, this RFC destination is of type &V2&.

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that RFC destination &V1& has the type T.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN015 - RFC destination &1 is of type &2 instead of "T" ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN015 indicates that there is an issue with the RFC (Remote Function Call) destination configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the RFC destination is of a type that is not expected. The message typically reads: "RFC destination &1 is of type &2 instead of 'T'." Here, &1 represents the name of the RFC destination, and &2 indicates the type of the destination.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects the RFC destination to be of type "T" (which stands for "TCP/IP" connection) but finds it to be of a different type. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The RFC destination may have been incorrectly configured in the SAP system.
  Type Mismatch: The destination might be set up as a different type (e.g., "A" for "ABAP Connection" or "H" for "HTTP Connection").
  System Changes: Changes in the system landscape or updates to the configuration that were not properly reflected in the RFC destination settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination that is causing the error (as indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Check the type of the RFC destination. It should be set to "T" for TCP/IP connections.
  
  
  
  Modify the RFC Destination:
  
  If the type is incorrect, you can change it to "T" if that is appropriate for your use case.
  Ensure that all other settings (like target host, system number, etc.) are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  After making changes, use the "Test Connection" button in the SM59 transaction to verify that the RFC destination is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that any related configurations or dependencies are also correctly set up, especially if this RFC destination is used by other processes or systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  SICF: For managing HTTP services if applicable.
  
  
  
  RFC Types:
  
  "T": TCP/IP connection
  "A": ABAP connection
  "H": HTTP connection
  "3": Connection to a third-party system
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to RFC destinations and the specific error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VSCAN015 error and ensure that your RFC destination is correctly configured.