How To Fix /IWFND/CM_COS226 - No default virus profile active or found. Please check the offical guide.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_COS -

• Message number: 226

• Message text: No default virus profile active or found. Please check the offical guide.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS226 - No default virus profile active or found. Please check the offical guide. ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_COS226 No default virus profile active or found. Please check the official guide. typically relates to the SAP Gateway and its integration with antivirus scanning mechanisms. This error indicates that the system is unable to find an active virus profile that is required for scanning incoming or outgoing data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Virus Profile: The system does not have a default virus profile configured or activated.
  Configuration Issues: The antivirus scanning configuration may not be set up correctly in the SAP system.
  Profile Deactivation: The virus profile that was previously active may have been deactivated or deleted.
  System Settings: The settings in the SAP Gateway or the antivirus software may not be aligned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Virus Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF and check the service configuration for the SAP Gateway.
  Ensure that the antivirus scanning service is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate a Virus Profile:
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/VIRUS_PROFILE to check the existing virus profiles.
  If no profiles are available, you may need to create a new virus profile or activate an existing one.
  
  
  
  Review Antivirus Software:
  
  Ensure that the antivirus software is installed and configured correctly on the server.
  Check if the antivirus software is running and that it has the necessary permissions to scan files.
  
  
  
  Consult Official Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation or guides related to antivirus integration with SAP Gateway. This can provide specific instructions and best practices for setting up virus profiles.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring antivirus profiles and the integration with SAP Gateway.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /IWFND/CM_COS226 error message.