How To Fix ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG151 - MIME type &1 is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 151

• Message text: MIME type &1 is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG151 - MIME type &1 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_BIN_MSG151, which states "MIME type &1 is not supported," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when the system encounters a MIME type that it does not recognize or support. This can happen during the indexing or retrieval of documents or data that are being processed by the search engine.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unsupported MIME Type: The primary cause of this error is that the MIME type of the document or file being processed is not recognized by the SAP system. This could be due to:
  
  The file format being unsupported (e.g., a custom or rare file type).
  The MIME type not being registered in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent it from recognizing certain MIME types.
  
  
  Missing Libraries or Components: If the necessary libraries or components to handle specific MIME types are not installed or configured correctly, this error may occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MIME Type Registration:
  
  Verify if the MIME type in question is registered in the SAP system. You can do this by checking the MIME type settings in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SICF to check the MIME types and ensure that the required MIME type is listed.
  
  
  
  Add or Update MIME Type:
  
  If the MIME type is not supported, you may need to add it. This can typically be done in the SAP system configuration.
  You can register new MIME types using transaction SICF or by modifying the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  File Format Conversion:
  
  If possible, convert the file to a supported MIME type before processing it in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as newer versions may support additional MIME types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and MIME type handling for more specific guidance on supported types and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves a custom or proprietary MIME type.
  
  
  
  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 text/html, application/pdf, image/jpeg, etc.
  SAP Enterprise Search: This is a powerful search tool that allows users to search across various SAP applications and data sources.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like SICF (for Internet Communication Framework) and SE80 (for Object Navigator) to manage and troubleshoot MIME types and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error related to unsupported MIME types in your SAP system.