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

VSCAN017 - Overview

• 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