How To Fix VSCAN044 - Virus scan server &1 was not started due to configuration errors

VSCAN044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Virus scan server &1 was not started due to configuration errors

What causes this issue?

After virus scan server &V1& was started, a check of the configuration
data found inconsistencies. These must now be corrected.

System Response

The virus scan server was stopped again immediately after it was
started.

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

Analyze the error messages displayed in the configuration for the
virus scan servers, and correct the incorrect settings.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN044 - Virus scan server &1 was not started due to configuration errors ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN044 indicates that the virus scan server (VSS) was not started due to configuration errors. This error typically arises when the virus scan interface (VSI) is not properly configured or when there are issues with the virus scan server itself.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Errors: The virus scan server may not be configured correctly in the SAP system. This could include incorrect parameters in the configuration settings.
  Missing or Incorrect Path: The path to the virus scan executable may be incorrect or the executable may be missing.
  Permissions Issues: The user under which the virus scan server is running may not have the necessary permissions to access the required files or directories.
  Network Issues: If the virus scan server is running on a different machine, network connectivity issues could prevent it from starting.
  Service Not Running: The virus scan service itself may not be running on the server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction RZ10