How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG044 - No MIME type for current DPS URL

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG - Texts for resolution of urls or binary documents

• Message number: 044

• Message text: No MIME type for current DPS URL

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG044 - No MIME type for current DPS URL ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG044 with the description "No MIME type for current DPS URL" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when the system is unable to determine the appropriate MIME type for a document or resource being accessed through a Data Provider Service (DPS) URL.
  Cause:
  
  Missing MIME Type Configuration: The system may not have a proper MIME type defined for the specific file type or URL being accessed.
  Incorrect URL: The URL being accessed may be malformed or not pointing to a valid resource.
  Data Provider Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Data Provider that is supposed to handle the request.
  Content Type Not Registered: The content type of the document may not be registered in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MIME Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP system and check the MIME type settings. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Ensure that the MIME type for the file type you are trying to access is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Validate the URL:
  
  Ensure that the URL being accessed is correct and points to a valid resource. You can test the URL in a web browser to see if it returns the expected content.
  
  
  
  Review Data Provider Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the Data Provider in the SAP ESH settings. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that it can handle the requests being made.
  
  
  
  Register Content Types:
  
  If the content type is not registered, you may need to register it in the system. This can typically be done through the transaction SICF or by using the relevant configuration settings in the SAP ESH.
  
  
  
  Check Logs for More Details:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or details that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and Data Provider Services for more detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG044 error message.