How To Fix VSCAN085 - Active content in object "&3&4" was blocked; rule violation "&1&2"

VSCAN085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Active content in object "&3&4" was blocked; rule violation "&1&2"

What causes this issue?

When scanning object "&V3&&V4&", the scan engine blocked the active
content due to the rule "&V1&&V2&".
For technical reasons, the object name and the rule are restricted to a
length of 100 characters. The content of these fields is filled by the
scan engine.

System Response

Active content is blocked.
The application's reaction to this block depends on the setting of the
selected virus scan profile.

How to fix this error?

For detailed information about this block, see the documentation for the
scan engine.

Procedure for System Administrators

Inform your system administrator, if you do not believe that this object
block is appropriate for your case.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN085 - Active content in object "&3&4" was blocked; rule violation "&1&2" ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN085 indicates that active content in an object has been blocked due to a rule violation. This typically occurs when the SAP system's virus scanning or content filtering mechanism detects potentially harmful content in documents or files being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The system's virus scanner identifies active content (such as macros, scripts, or executable code) in a document or file.
  The content violates predefined security rules set in the SAP system, which are designed to protect against malware and other security threats.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VSCAN085 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Object: Identify the object (document, file, etc.) that triggered the error. The placeholders "&3&4" in the error message will provide specific details about the object.
  
  
  Check Security Rules: Review the virus scanning and content filtering rules configured in your SAP system. You may need to adjust these rules if they are too restrictive