How To Fix VSCAN017 - Name and program ID of RFC destination &1 must be identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Name and program ID of RFC destination &1 must be identical

What causes this issue?

In the RFC destination for virus scan server &V1&, the program ID is
entered as &V2&. This selection is not permissible.

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?

In the <DS:TRAN.SM59>Maintain RFC Destinations</> transaction, enter
&V1& as the Program ID for TCP/IP connection &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN017 - Name and program ID of RFC destination &1 must be identical ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN017 indicates that there is a mismatch between the name and the program ID of an RFC (Remote Function Call) destination. This error typically occurs when you are trying to configure or use an RFC destination that is not set up correctly.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the name of the RFC destination does not match the program ID that is specified in the configuration. In SAP, each RFC destination must have a unique name and a corresponding program ID that identifies the application program that is using the RFC.
  Solution:
  To resolve the VSCAN017 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination that is causing the error.
  Verify that the name of the RFC destination matches the program ID specified in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Modify the RFC Destination:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you will need to either change the name of the RFC destination or update the program ID to ensure they are identical.
  Make sure to save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the RFC Connection:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the RFC connection by using the "Connection Test" option in SM59 to ensure that it is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Configurations:
  
  If the issue persists, check if there are any other related configurations or settings that might be causing the mismatch.
  Ensure that the program ID is correctly defined in the target system as well.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  RFC Destinations: RFC destinations are used in SAP to define how to connect to other SAP systems or external systems. They can be configured as either "ABAP Connections" or "TCP/IP Connections."
  Program ID: The program ID is used in the context of registered RFC servers. It is essential for identifying the server program that will handle the RFC calls.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: To manage and configure RFC destinations.
  SMGW: To monitor the gateway and check for any issues related to RFC connections.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the name and program ID of the RFC destination are identical, you should be able to resolve the VSCAN017 error and establish a successful connection.