How To Fix VSCAN005 - Virus scan server &1 is active

VSCAN005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Virus scan server &1 is active

What causes this issue?

Virus scan server &V1& is currently active.
This corresponds with the Customizing setting.

System Response

The system can use this virus scan server.

How to fix this error?

No action required.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN005 - Virus scan server &1 is active ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN005 indicates that the virus scan server (VSS) specified is currently active. This message typically arises in the context of SAP systems that are configured to use a virus scanning solution to scan files for potential threats before they are processed by the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The virus scan server is already running and is not in a state that allows for a new connection or operation.
  There may be a configuration issue or a problem with the communication between the SAP system and the virus scan server.
  The virus scan server might be busy processing other requests.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VSCAN005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Virus Scan Server Status:
  
  Verify that the virus scan server is indeed running and check its logs for any errors or issues that might indicate why it is not responding to requests.
  
  
  
  Restart the Virus Scan Server:
  
  If the server appears to be