How To Fix VSCAN000 - Status of virus scan server (start/stop by application server)

VSCAN000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Status of virus scan server (start/stop by application server)

What causes this issue?

The status attribute compares the current status of the virus scan
server with the desired status in Customizing. Differences lead to an
error or a warning.
Since this virus scan server is started/stopped by the application
server, an alert for this attribute leads to the execution of the
auto-reaction method.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN000 - Status of virus scan server (start/stop by application server) ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN000 indicates an issue with the status of the Virus Scan Server (VSS) in relation to the application server. This error typically arises when the Virus Scan Server is either not running or not properly configured, which can prevent the application server from communicating with it effectively.
  
  Cause:
  
  Virus Scan Server Not Running: The Virus Scan Server may not be started or is down.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the settings for the Virus Scan Server in the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems between the application server and the Virus Scan Server.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account running the Virus Scan Server may not have the necessary permissions.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the SAP system and the version of the Virus Scan Server being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Virus Scan Server Status:
  
  Ensure that the Virus Scan Server is running. You can check