How To Fix VSCAN060 - Virus scan server &1 is already initialized

VSCAN060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Virus scan server &1 is already initialized

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to completely initialize virus scan server &V1&.
However, this has already been done.

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?

The occurrence of this situation should be handled by the application
program. If this message occurs as a result of an operation step in
the system, there is a program error.

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 VSCAN060 - Virus scan server &1 is already initialized ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN060 indicates that the virus scan server (VSCAN) is already initialized. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to initialize the virus scan server that is already in an initialized state. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Multiple Initialization Attempts: The error usually arises when there are multiple attempts to initialize the virus scan server, either due to a misconfiguration or a script/process that is trying to initialize it more than once.
  Server State: The virus scan server might already be running or in a state that does not allow re-initialization.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the virus scan server that lead to it being perceived as already initialized.
  
  Solution
  
  Check Server Status: Verify the status of the virus scan server. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes in SAP (like SICF for services or VIRUS_SCAN