How To Fix CV_ATTACHMENTS010 - Invalid MIME type &1 for attachment format &2; check the Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CV_ATTACHMENTS - Message class for CV attachments

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Invalid MIME type &1 for attachment format &2; check the Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CV_ATTACHMENTS010 - Invalid MIME type &1 for attachment format &2; check the Customizing ?

  The SAP error message CV_ATTACHMENTS010 indicates that there is an issue with the MIME type associated with an attachment format in the SAP system. This error typically arises when the system encounters an attachment with a MIME type that is not recognized or is not properly configured in the system's Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid MIME Type: The MIME type of the attachment does not match any of the valid MIME types defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The MIME type for the specific attachment format may not be configured in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Attachment Format: The attachment format being used may not be supported or recognized by the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check MIME Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Cross-Application Components > Document Management > Basic Settings > Define MIME Types.
  Verify that the MIME type in question is defined correctly. If it is missing, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Verify Attachment Format:
  
  Ensure that the attachment format you are trying to use is supported by the system.
  Check if the attachment format is correctly associated with the MIME type in the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Update or Correct MIME Type:
  
  If the MIME type is incorrect, update it to the correct value that corresponds to the attachment format.
  Make sure that the MIME type is valid and recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  Test the Attachment:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to attach the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct MIME types or attachment formats, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MIME Types: MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) types are a way to describe the content type of a file. Common MIME types include application/pdf for PDF files, image/jpeg for JPEG images, etc.
  SAP DMS: If you are using SAP Document Management System (DMS), ensure that the configurations related to document types and their associated MIME types are correctly set up.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring MIME types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CV_ATTACHMENTS010 error and successfully manage attachments in your SAP system.