How To Fix VSCAN_CE045 - Virus scan reference profile &1 doesn't exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Virus scan reference profile &1 doesn't exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN_CE045 - Virus scan reference profile &1 doesn't exist. ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN_CE045 indicates that a virus scan reference profile specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs when the system is configured to use a virus scanning interface, but the specified profile is either missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profile: The virus scan reference profile that is being referenced in the configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The profile name may have been misspelled or incorrectly configured in the settings.
  Profile Deletion: The profile may have been deleted or not created at all.
  Transport Issues: If the profile was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Profile Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF and check if the virus scan profile exists.
  You can also check in transaction VSCN (Virus Scan Administration) to see the list of available profiles.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Profile:
  
  If the profile does not exist, you can create a new virus scan reference profile using transaction VSCN.
  If the profile exists but is incorrectly configured, modify it to ensure it meets the required settings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in transaction RZ10 or RZ11 to ensure that the correct profile name is being referenced.
  Ensure that the profile name is correctly specified in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the profile was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Re-transport the profile if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to virus scanning configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that may provide context to the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message VSCAN_CE045 and ensure that your virus scanning configuration is correctly set up in SAP.