How To Fix VSCAN041 - Could not start the scan engine of virus scan server &1

VSCAN041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Could not start the scan engine of virus scan server &1

What causes this issue?

The attempt to start the scan engine of virus scan server &V1& failed.
The cause of this problem may be that not all initialization parameters
requierd in the scanner group have been entered.

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 in the trace of virus scan server &V1&, to see if it contains
additional information.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN041 - Could not start the scan engine of virus scan server &1 ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN041 indicates that the system was unable to start the scan engine of the virus scan server (VSS). This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting and resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Virus Scan Server Not Running: The virus scan server may not be started or is not running properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the settings of the virus scan server or the SAP system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems preventing the SAP system from communicating with the virus scan server.
  Permissions Issues: The user account under which the virus scan server is running may not have the necessary permissions.
  Resource Limitations: The server may be running out of resources (CPU, memory) to start the scan engine.
  Software Conflicts: Conflicts with other software or services running on the server could prevent the virus scan server from starting.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Virus Scan Server