How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COS221 - Virus scan profile &1 is not active

/IWFND/CM_COS221 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Virus scan profile &1 is not active

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/IWFND/CM_COS221 - Details

• The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS221 Virus scan profile &1 is not active typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway framework when a virus scan profile is not properly configured or activated. This error is related to the security measures in place to ensure that files being uploaded or downloaded through the SAP system are scanned for potential viruses or malware.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Virus Scan Profile: The specified virus scan profile (denoted by &1 in the error message) is not active in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The virus scan profile may not be configured correctly, or the settings may not be appropriate for the current environment.
  Missing Virus Scan Software: The required virus scanning software may not be installed or properly integrated with the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the virus scan profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Virus Scan Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF and navigate