How To Fix RSBPCR_EXCEPTION071 - Virus scan profile is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCR_EXCEPTION - BPC: Persistence Message Class

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Virus scan profile is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCR_EXCEPTION071 - Virus scan profile is not active ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCR_EXCEPTION071 indicates that the virus scan profile is not active. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to perform a virus scan on files or data, but the necessary virus scan profile is either not configured or not activated in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Virus Scan Profile: The virus scan profile that is supposed to be used for scanning files is not activated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the virus scan settings in the SAP system.
  Missing Virus Scan Software: The required virus scanning software may not be installed or properly configured on the server.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to perform the scan may not have the necessary authorizations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Virus Scan Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code RSCONN01 in SAP.
  Check if the virus scan profile is defined and active. If it is not active, you will need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate Virus Scan Profile:
  
  If the profile is inactive, you can activate it by going to transaction SICF and navigating to the relevant service.
  Ensure that the virus scan profile is correctly assigned to the relevant services.
  
  
  
  Configure Virus Scan Settings:
  
  Go to transaction RSCONN01 and ensure that the virus scan settings are correctly configured.
  Make sure that the correct virus scan software is specified and that the connection to the virus scanner is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Install/Configure Virus Scan Software:
  
  Ensure that the virus scanning software is installed on the server where the SAP system is running.
  Verify that the virus scan software is properly configured to work with SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or process attempting to perform the virus scan has the necessary authorizations to access the virus scan profile and perform the scan.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for your specific version to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for configuring and activating virus scan profiles.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSCONN01: For managing virus scan profiles.
  SICF: For managing HTTP services in SAP.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to virus scanning issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Security Guide for information on virus scanning and security best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSBPCR_EXCEPTION071 error and ensure that your virus scan profile is active and functioning correctly.