How To Fix /ASU/GENERAL023 - No Mimetype defined for documentation with filename &1

/ASU/GENERAL023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ASU/GENERAL -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No Mimetype defined for documentation with filename &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL023 - No Mimetype defined for documentation with filename &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL023 No Mimetype defined for documentation with filename &1 typically occurs when the system is unable to determine the MIME type for a document based on its filename or extension. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when uploading documents or when trying to display them in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing MIME Type Configuration: The MIME type for the specific file extension is not defined in the SAP system.
  Unsupported File Extension: The file extension of the document being processed is not recognized by the system.
  Incorrect File Naming: The filename may not have a proper extension, or it may be incorrectly formatted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define MIME Type:
  
  You can define the MIME type in the SAP system using transaction code SICF (Internet Communication Framework).
  Navigate to the relevant service and check the MIME type settings. You may need to add a new MIME type for the specific file extension.
  Alternatively, you can use