How To Fix VSCAN_CE023 - &1 obsolete virus scan groups deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN_CE - Message Class for VSCAN Configuration Entities

• Message number: 023

• Message text: &1 obsolete virus scan groups deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN_CE023 - &1 obsolete virus scan groups deleted. ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN_CE023 indicates that one or more virus scan groups in your SAP system have been marked as obsolete and have been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Virus Scan Interface (VSI), which is used to integrate virus scanning capabilities into the SAP environment.
  Cause:
  
  
  Obsolete Virus Scan Groups: The error is triggered when the system detects that certain virus scan groups are no longer valid or have been marked for deletion. This can happen due to:
  
  Changes in the virus scan configuration.
  Updates or upgrades to the virus scanning software.
  Manual deletion of virus scan groups by an administrator.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: If the virus scan groups were not properly configured or if there are inconsistencies in the configuration, the system may flag them as obsolete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Virus Scan Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SICF and check the configuration of the Virus Scan Interface.
  Ensure that the virus scan groups are correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Update Virus Scan Groups:
  
  If the virus scan groups were deleted, you may need to recreate them. This can be done through the transaction code VSCN (Virus Scan Configuration).
  Ensure that the new groups are properly configured and linked to the appropriate virus scanning software.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about why the groups were marked as obsolete.
  Use transaction SLG1 to view application logs related to the virus scan interface.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for the Virus Scan Interface for detailed instructions on configuring and managing virus scan groups.
  
  
  
  System Update:
  
  If the issue persists, consider updating your SAP system or the virus scanning software to the latest version, as there may be bug fixes or improvements that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on virus scan configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the VSCAN_CE023 error and ensure that your virus scanning configuration is functioning correctly.