How To Fix VSCAN_CE052 - Virus scan profile is used as reference profil for profile &1.


VSCAN_CE052 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 052

  • Message text: Virus scan profile is used as reference profil for profile &1.

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VSCAN_CE052 - Details

  • The SAP error message VSCAN_CE052 indicates that a virus scan profile is being used as a reference profile for another profile, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's virus scanning functionality, where profiles are used to define how files are scanned for viruses.
    
    Cause: The error arises when: You attempt to create or modify a virus scan profile that references another profile that is already designated as a reference profile. The system does not allow a profile to be used as a reference for another profile, which can lead to conflicts or circular references.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Profile Configuration: Go to the transaction code VSC1 (for creating virus scan profiles) or VSC2 (for changing virus scan profiles). Review the profiles to ensure that none of them are incorrectly set as reference profiles for others. Modify the Reference: If you find that a profile is incorrectly set as

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