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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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