How To Fix VSCAN036 - Recursive occurrence of virus scan profile &1 in the sequence &2&3&4

VSCAN036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Recursive occurrence of virus scan profile &1 in the sequence &2&3&4

What causes this issue?

Virus scan profile &V1& is to be used. However, this appears in the
chain of previously used virus scan profiles.
This chain currently contains the following virus scan profiles:
&V2&&V3&&V4&
This situation can occur, if you are working with references or
virus scan profiles as the type of entry in the steps of a virus scan
profile.

System Response

Since this is a neverending loop, the virus scan profile &V1& cannot
be used.

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

Ensure that no loops occur when configuring virus scan profiles.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN036 - Recursive occurrence of virus scan profile &1 in the sequence &2&3&4 ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN036 indicates that there is a recursive occurrence of a virus scan profile in the sequence of virus scan profiles that are configured in your SAP system. This typically happens when a virus scan profile is set to call itself directly or indirectly, leading to an infinite loop during the virus scanning process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Misconfiguration of Virus Scan Profiles: The most common cause of this error is a misconfiguration in the virus scan profiles where one profile is set to call another profile that eventually leads back to the original profile.
  Circular References: There may be circular references in the sequence of profiles, causing the system to enter a loop.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Virus Scan Profiles: Check the configuration of your virus scan profiles in the SAP system. Ensure that no profile is set to call itself or create a circular reference with other profiles.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the