SaaS Scan Error Codes

If DSPM is unable to scan a file, an error code is shown indicating the reason for the scan failure. The following errors may occur during a scan.

Error Code

Error Type

Description

ENCRYPTED_CONTENT

Encrypted File

File is encrypted and cannot be scanned

DSPM does not scan files that are encrypted because their contents cannot be inspected.

Common scenarios:

  • Password-protected documents
  • Encrypted archives

GENERIC_JVM_EXCEPTION

System Error

Internal processing failure during extraction

DSPM supports scanning files up to 50 MB. In some cases, especially with PDFs or compressed files, the extracted content may exceed this limit or cause processing failures. This can lead to internal JVM exceptions during extraction or parsing.

Common scenarios:

  • PDFs containing large embedded images
  • Zip files that expand into very large content

HTTP_ERROR

Connection Error

File could not be downloaded

DSPM is unable to download the file from the source application due to a connectivity issue.

Common scenarios:

  • Temporary provider outages
  • Network or permission-related download failures

RATE_LIMITED

Rate Limited

Provider rate limits prevented scanning

The source application enforces API rate limits, preventing DSPM from downloading or scanning files during periods of high activity.

Common scenarios:

  • High-volume scans
  • Provider-imposed throttling

SIZE_ABOVE_THRESHOLD

File Too Large

File size exceeds 50 MB limit

DSPM scans files smaller than 50 MB. Any file exceeding this size limit is skipped and marked accordingly.

UNKNOWN_ERROR

Unknown Error

Unclassified scanning failure

Any scanning failure that does not fall under the above categories is classified as an unknown error. This may include unexpected provider behavior or edge cases not explicitly handled.