How To Fix VSCAN049 - Virus scan server &1 is temporarily not available

VSCAN049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Virus scan server &1 is temporarily not available

What causes this issue?

Virus scan server &V1& is currently in a status in which no requests
can be accepted. This is the case in the following situations:
The scan engine is currently being initialized.
The server has received a request to shut down.

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?

Repeat the action.

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 VSCAN049 - Virus scan server &1 is temporarily not available ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN049 indicates that the virus scan server specified (denoted as &1) is temporarily not available. This error typically arises in environments where SAP systems are configured to use a virus scanning solution to scan files for malware before they are processed by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Virus Scan Server Down: The virus scan server may be down or not running, which prevents the SAP system from communicating with it.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the SAP system and the virus scan server.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the virus scan server can lead to this error.
  Resource Limitations: The virus scan server may be overloaded or experiencing resource limitations, causing it to be temporarily unavailable.
  Firewall or Security Settings: Firewall rules or security settings may be blocking communication between the SAP system and the virus scan server.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Virus Scan Server Status: Ensure that the