How To Fix VSCAN033 - Virus scan profile &1 is not active

VSCAN033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Virus scan profile &1 is not active

What causes this issue?

The requested virus scan profile &V1& has the status "Not active" in
the configuration of the virus scan profiles.

System Response

The virus scan profile cannot be retrieved.

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

Check the status of the virus scan profile in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN033 - Virus scan profile &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN033 indicates that a virus scan profile specified in the system is not active. This can occur in environments where SAP has integrated virus scanning capabilities to ensure that files being uploaded or processed do not contain malicious content.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Inactive Virus Scan Profile: The virus scan profile referenced in the error message is not activated in the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the virus scan settings, such as incorrect profile assignment or missing profiles.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the virus scan profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Virus Scan Profile:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF and check the configuration of the virus scan profile.
  Ensure that the profile mentioned in the error message is listed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate the Virus Scan Profile:
  
  If the