How To Fix VSCAN046 - Configuration parameter &1 is not permitted in this context

VSCAN046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Configuration parameter &1 is not permitted in this context

What causes this issue?

Configuration parameter &V1& is to be set. This is an
(&V2&) Initialization parameter
(&V3&) Scan parameter
Setting this type of parameter is not permitted in the current context.
It is therefore not possible to set initialization parameters at the
level of a virus scan profile, since these are only evaluated when
starting the virus scan server or generating a scanner instance in the
Business Add-In VSCAN_INSTANCE, but not for individual scan requests.

System Response

The parameter is not set.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN046 - Configuration parameter &1 is not permitted in this context ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN046 indicates that a specific configuration parameter is not allowed in the context in which it is being used. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when dealing with configuration profiles in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration parameter being referenced is not valid for the current context or object type.
  Contextual Restrictions: Certain parameters may only be applicable in specific scenarios or for certain types of objects, and using them outside of these contexts will trigger this error.
  Missing or Incomplete Configuration: The configuration might be incomplete or missing required parameters that are necessary for the context in which you are trying to use it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VSCAN046 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Parameters: Review the configuration parameters you are using and ensure they are valid for the context. Refer to the