How To Fix VSCAN092 - Profile is active and has both reference profile and steps

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 092

• Message text: Profile is active and has both reference profile and steps

What causes this issue?

The profile is active and has both a reference profile and steps.
The steps are not evaluated and this is presumably not the intention of
the configuring user.
However, these settings can be useful for test purposes.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN092 - Profile is active and has both reference profile and steps ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN092 indicates that a profile is active and has both a reference profile and steps defined. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when dealing with specific profiles in the SAP system that manage certain processes or configurations.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A profile is set to active, but it has conflicting configurations, such as both a reference profile and steps defined.
  The system is unable to determine which configuration to prioritize, leading to ambiguity in processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VSCAN092 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the profile (e.g., VSC1 for creating profiles or VSC2 for changing profiles).
  Review the active profile settings to see if both a reference profile and steps are defined.
  
  
  
  Modify Profile Settings:
  
  If both a reference profile and steps are defined, you need to decide which one to keep. You can either:
  
  Remove the reference profile if you want to use the steps.
  Remove the steps if you want to use the reference profile.
  
  
  Ensure that the profile is configured correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Activate the Profile:
  
  After making the necessary changes, reactivate the profile to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After reactivating, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the profile functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on profile management and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the VSCAN092 error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VSCAN092 error and ensure that your profile is correctly configured for use in your SAP environment.