How To Fix VSCAN042 - Writing of local configuration parameters failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Writing of local configuration parameters failed

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when writing the local configuration data for virus
scan server &V1&.
Possible error causes:
A non-existent file was specified when starting the virus scan server.
The operating system process is not authorized to write the
configuration file.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the existence and file system authorizations of the configuration
file.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN042 - Writing of local configuration parameters failed ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN042 indicates that there was a failure in writing local configuration parameters, typically related to the SAP Virus Scan Interface (VSI) or the integration with an antivirus solution. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the configuration of the virus scan settings or when the system attempts to access or modify configuration files.
  Causes:
  
  Permission Issues: The user or service account running the SAP application may not have the necessary permissions to write to the configuration files or directories.
  File System Issues: The file system may be read-only, or there may be disk space issues preventing the writing of configuration parameters.
  Configuration Errors: There may be incorrect settings in the virus scan configuration that prevent the system from writing the parameters.
  Antivirus Software Conflicts: Conflicts with the antivirus software itself may prevent the SAP system from writing the necessary configuration.
  Missing or Corrupted Files: Required configuration files may be missing or corrupted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure that the user or service account running the SAP application has the necessary permissions to write to the configuration files and directories.
  Verify File System Status: Check if the file system is read-only or if there are any disk space issues. Ensure that the file system is writable.
  Review Configuration Settings: Double-check the virus scan configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that all parameters are correctly set and valid.
  Antivirus Configuration: Review the antivirus software settings to ensure that it is not blocking the SAP application from writing to the necessary files. You may need to add exceptions for the SAP directories.
  Check Logs: Review the SAP application logs and the antivirus logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context on the issue.
  Reinstall or Repair: If configuration files are missing or corrupted, consider reinstalling or repairing the virus scan interface or the antivirus software.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the Virus Scan Interface for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the Virus Scan Interface for detailed configuration steps and troubleshooting tips.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VSCAN042 error in your SAP system.