How To Fix VSCAN072 - Virus scan adapter &1 is not configured

VSCAN072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Virus scan adapter &1 is not configured

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN072 - Virus scan adapter &1 is not configured ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN072 indicates that the Virus Scan Adapter (VSA) is not configured properly in your SAP system. This error typically arises when the system attempts to perform a virus scan on files but cannot find the necessary configuration settings for the Virus Scan Adapter.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Virus Scan Adapter has not been configured in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Settings: The existing configuration may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Service Not Running: The virus scanning service may not be running or accessible.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the virus scan functionality.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VSCAN072 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF and ensure that the service for the Virus Scan Adapter is activated.
  Check the configuration in transaction VSCONF (Virus Scan Configuration) to ensure that the adapter is properly set up.
  
  
  
  Configure the Virus Scan Adapter:
  
  If the adapter is not configured, you will need to