How To Fix VSCAN040 - Error in parameters for virus scan server &1


VSCAN040 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

  • Message number: 040

  • Message text: Error in parameters for virus scan server &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    An unsupported parameter or invalid parameter value was used when
    calling virus scan server &V1&.
    Parameters are taken either from the scanner group assigned to the
    virus scan server or from a virus scan profile.

    System Response

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

    How to fix this error?

    Check the parameters that are entered in the scanner group and the
    virus scan profile.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    Check the trace for virus scan server &V1& to see if it contains any
    additional information.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN040 - Error in parameters for virus scan server &1 ?
    The SAP error message VSCAN040 indicates that there is an issue with the parameters being passed to the virus scan server. This error typically occurs when the SAP system is trying to communicate with the virus scan interface (VSI) but encounters a problem with the configuration or the parameters being used.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Configuration: The virus scan server may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This includes incorrect hostnames, ports, or other connection parameters.
    Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the virus scan server.
    Server Unavailability: The virus scan server may be down or not running.
    Parameter Mismatch: The parameters being sent to the virus scan server may not match the expected format or values.
    Authorization Issues: The user or service account used to connect to the virus scan server may not have the necessary permissions.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Configuration:
    
    Go to the transaction code RSCONN01 in SAP to check the

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