How To Fix VSCAN093 - Step &1 uses an unsuitable profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Step &1 uses an unsuitable profile

What causes this issue?

The profile uses another profile in one of its steps.
However, this other profile does not exist (message is displayed as an
error) or is not active (message is displayed as a warning).

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN093 - Step &1 uses an unsuitable profile ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN093 indicates that a specific step in a process is using an unsuitable profile. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's variant configuration or when dealing with specific processes that require certain profiles to be set up correctly.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Profile Misconfiguration: The profile assigned to the step does not meet the requirements for that particular process or transaction.
  Missing Profiles: The required profile may not be defined in the system.
  Incompatibility: The profile being used may not be compatible with the data or the context in which it is being applied.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VSCAN093 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Profile Assignment:
  
  Verify that the profile assigned to the step is appropriate for the process being executed. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Review Profile Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the profile is correctly configured. This includes checking the settings and parameters defined within the profile.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Profiles:
  
  If the required profile does not exist, you may need to create a new profile or modify an existing one to meet the requirements of the step.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific profiles required for the process you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to use the profile. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access profile settings or configuration (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VSCAN093 error in your SAP system.