How To Fix /BOBF/ATF158 - MIME type &1 for BO: &2 , NODE: &3 does not exist in attachment setting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/ATF -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: MIME type &1 for BO: &2 , NODE: &3 does not exist in attachment setting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/ATF158 - MIME type &1 for BO: &2 , NODE: &3 does not exist in attachment setting ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/ATF158 indicates that there is an issue with the MIME type configuration for a Business Object (BO) in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF). Specifically, it states that the specified MIME type for the given Business Object and node does not exist in the attachment settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing MIME Type Configuration: The MIME type that is being referenced for the specified Business Object and node has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Business Object or Node: The Business Object or node specified in the error message may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the MIME type settings may not have been included or may not have been activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MIME Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance) and check if the MIME type is correctly defined for the Business Object and node in question.
  Ensure that the MIME type is correctly assigned to the relevant attachment settings.
  
  
  
  Define Missing MIME Type:
  
  If the MIME type is indeed missing, you can define it in the relevant configuration settings. This can typically be done in the transaction BOBF (Business Object Framework) or through the relevant customizing transactions.
  Navigate to the attachment settings for the Business Object and add the required MIME type.
  
  
  
  Verify Business Object and Node:
  
  Double-check the Business Object and node names in the error message to ensure they are correct and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the configuration was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they have been activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific Business Object and its attachment settings for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BOBF: Business Object Framework
  SICF: HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance
  SE80: Object Navigator (for checking the Business Object definition)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /BOBF/ATF158 and ensure that the MIME type is correctly configured for your Business Object and node.