How To Fix VSCAN086 - Profile parameters exist, but evaluation has not been activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Profile parameters exist, but evaluation has not been activated

What causes this issue?

There are entries in the profile configuration parameters area. However,
their evaluation (indicator "Evaluate Profile Configuration Parameters")
has not been activated.
This situation can also occur in data delivered by SAP, since, for
compatibility reasons, the profile configuration parameters cannot
automatically be activated for existing customers, and this indicator
therefore remains inactive for existing profiles during the upgrade.

System Response

The entered profile configuration parameters are ignored.

How to fix this error?

Activate the evaluation of the profile configuration parameters by
setting the corresponding indicator in the profile.
Caution: This can change the behavior of the system when scanning for
viruses.
It can, for example, lead to particular types of documents, which could
previously be uploaded, being blocked.
The use of functions that can be configured here (such as the MIME
check) can also require the use of a virus scanner or virus scan adapter
that supports a more current version of the SAP virus scan interface.
You therefore need to test your business processes before activation in
the production system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN086 - Profile parameters exist, but evaluation has not been activated ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN086 indicates that while profile parameters for the SAP system are present, the evaluation of these parameters has not been activated. This typically relates to the SAP system's ability to perform checks or evaluations based on the defined profile parameters, which are often used for performance monitoring, security checks, or other system evaluations.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Profile Parameters Not Activated: The necessary profile parameters for evaluation are defined but not activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings that prevent the evaluation from being activated.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the evaluation of the profile parameters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VSCAN086 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Profile Parameters:
  
  Go to transaction code RZ10 to check the profile parameters.
  Ensure that the relevant parameters are correctly defined in the instance profile.
  
  
  
  Activate Evaluation:
  
  Use transaction code RZ11 to check the status of the specific profile parameters.
  If the parameters are set to "inactive," you may need to activate them. This can often be done by setting the parameter to "active" in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the evaluation are correctly set up. This may involve checking the relevant configuration documentation or consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to activate the evaluation has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Restart the System:
  
  In some cases, after making changes to profile parameters, a system restart may be required for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RZ10: Profile maintenance.
  RZ11: Display and maintain profile parameters.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on profile parameters and their evaluation.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis administrator or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.