How To Fix CV_ATTACHMENTS011 - More than one entry matching the format &1, MIME type &2 in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CV_ATTACHMENTS - Message class for CV attachments

• Message number: 011

• Message text: More than one entry matching the format &1, MIME type &2 in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CV_ATTACHMENTS011 - More than one entry matching the format &1, MIME type &2 in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message CV_ATTACHMENTS011 indicates that there is a conflict in the Customizing settings for attachments in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that there are multiple entries in the Customizing settings that match the specified format and MIME type, which leads to ambiguity when the system tries to process attachments.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  There are duplicate entries in the Customizing table for the specified file format and MIME type.
  The system is unable to determine which entry to use because more than one entry matches the criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the Customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant section for managing attachments.
  Look for the settings related to file formats and MIME types.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Entries:
  
  Review the entries for the specific format and MIME type mentioned in the error message.
  Identify any duplicate entries that may exist.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, you can either delete the unnecessary ones or modify them to ensure that each format and MIME type combination is unique.
  Ensure that there is only one entry for each combination of format and MIME type.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport the changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MIME Types: MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) types are used to specify the nature and format of a file. Common MIME types include application/pdf for PDF files, image/jpeg for JPEG images, etc.
  Customizing Tables: The relevant Customizing tables can usually be accessed through transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to view and manage entries.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing attachments and MIME types in your specific SAP version.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.