How To Fix /SRMSMC/CMN_BL056 - Virus scan profile not active

/SRMSMC/CMN_BL056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CMN_BL -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Virus scan profile not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL056 - Virus scan profile not active ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL056 Virus scan profile not active typically indicates that the virus scan profile configured in the SAP system is not active or not properly set up. This error is often encountered in scenarios where the system is trying to perform a virus scan on files being uploaded or processed, and it cannot find an active profile to execute the scan.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Virus Scan Profile: The virus scan profile that is supposed to be used for scanning files is not activated in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the virus scan interface or the profile itself.
  Missing Profile: The virus scan profile may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to perform the scan may not have the necessary authorizations to access the virus scan profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Virus Scan Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SRMSMC in the