How To Fix VSCAN009 - Virus scan server &1 is not active (default setting)

VSCAN009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Virus scan server &1 is not active (default setting)

What causes this issue?

Virus scan server &V1& is currently not active.
This corresponds to the default setting in Customizing and is therefore
the desired status.

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 VSCAN009 - Virus scan server &1 is not active (default setting) ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN009 indicates that the virus scan server (VSS) specified is not active. This error typically occurs when the SAP system is configured to use a virus scan server for scanning files, but the server is either not running or not properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Virus Scan Server Not Running: The virus scan server may not be started or is down.
  
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be correctly configured to connect to the virus scan server.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the virus scan server.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account may not have the necessary permissions to access the virus scan server.
  Incorrect Server Name: The server name specified in the configuration may be incorrect.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Virus Scan Server Status:
  
  Ensure that the virus scan server is running. You can check the server logs or use the management console of the virus scan