How To Fix EAMWS_RISK017 - Folder in MIME Respository for safety symbols not maintained in Customiz.

EAMWS_RISK017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMWS_RISK - Business Object Layer

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Folder in MIME Respository for safety symbols not maintained in Customiz.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAMWS_RISK017 - Folder in MIME Respository for safety symbols not maintained in Customiz. ?

  The SAP error message EAMWS_RISK017 indicates that the folder in the MIME repository for safety symbols has not been maintained in the customization settings. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with safety data sheets or risk assessments.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is unable to locate the necessary safety symbols in the MIME repository. This can happen if:
  
  The MIME repository folder for safety symbols has not been created or configured.
  The necessary entries in the customization settings are missing or incorrect.
  The required files (safety symbols) are not uploaded to the MIME repository.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check MIME Repository Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Navigate to the relevant service and check if the MIME repository is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the folder for safety symbols exists.
  
  
  
  Maintain Customizing Settings:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access