How To Fix VSCAN018 - Virus scan server &1 is already active

VSCAN018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Virus scan server &1 is already active

What causes this issue?

Virus scan server &V1& is to be started, but is already active.

System Response

The server that has already been started is used.
The message is displayed, since the starting of the virus scan server
normally causes an initialization. However, since the server is already
running and is therefore initialized, this step cannot be performed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VSCAN018 - Details

• The SAP error message VSCAN018 indicates that the virus scan server (VSCAN) you are trying to start is already active. This can occur in environments where multiple instances of the virus scan server are configured or when there is an attempt to start a server that is already running.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Instances: You may have multiple instances of the virus scan server configured, and the one you are trying to start is already running.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings that leads to the system attempting to start the same server instance multiple times.
  Server Crash or Hang: If the server crashed or hung previously, it might still be marked as active in the system, preventing a new instance from starting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Instances: 
  
  Use transaction code SM51 to check the active instances of the virus scan server. Look for any instances that are already running.
  You can also check the logs