How To Fix VSCAN012 - Virus scan server &1 is not configured

VSCAN012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Virus scan server &1 is not configured

What causes this issue?

Virus scan server &V1& is not entered in Customizing.

System Response

The action is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the configuration of the virus scan server.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VSCAN012 - Details

• The SAP error message VSCAN012 indicates that the virus scan server (VSS) is not configured properly in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the system attempts to use a virus scan service for file uploads or downloads, but the necessary configuration is missing or incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The virus scan server has not been set up in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The existing configuration may be incorrect, such as wrong server address or port.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP system from reaching the virus scan server.
  Service Not Running: The virus scan service may not be running on the server.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VSCAN012 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code RZ10 or RZ11 to check the profile parameters related to the virus scan server.
  Ensure that the parameter vscan/server is set correctly to point to your virus scan server.
  
  
  
  Configure Virus Scan Server:
  
  Use transaction SICF to