How To Fix VSCAN016 - Error in configuration of RFC destination &1

VSCAN016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error in configuration of RFC destination &1

What causes this issue?

The RFC destination &V1& is to be used for communicating with a virus
scan server. However, it is incorrectly configured.
You must make the following settings:
Activation Type: Registered server program
Program ID filled (use the name of the RFC destination)
Gateway Host filled (Recommendation: Use the gateway of the application
server on which the virus scan server is to be started)
Gateway service filled

System Response

The action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for the RFC destination.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VSCAN016 - Details

• The SAP error message VSCAN016 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of an RFC (Remote Function Call) destination in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to connect to the specified RFC destination, which is often used for communication between different SAP systems or between an SAP system and external systems.
  Cause
  The causes of the VSCAN016 error can include:
  
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination Configuration: The RFC destination may not be configured correctly in transaction SM59. This could include incorrect connection parameters, such as the target host, system number, client, user credentials, etc.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the target system defined in the RFC destination.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user credentials specified in the RFC destination may not have the necessary authorizations to connect to the target system.
  
  
  Target System Down: The target system may be down or not reachable