How To Fix ESH_FL_MSG069 - Bad request: No file type specified

ESH_FL_MSG069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_FL_MSG - File Processing

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Bad request: No file type specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG069 - Bad request: No file type specified ?

  The SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG069 ("Bad request: No file type specified") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or when dealing with file uploads or downloads in SAP applications. This error indicates that the system is expecting a file type to be specified in the request, but it is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing File Type: The most common cause of this error is that the request being sent to the server does not include a file type parameter. This can happen if the request is improperly formed or if the client application does not specify the file type when making the request.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the SAP system or the application that is generating the request.
  Client-Side Issues: If the request is being made from a client application (like a web application), there may be issues in the code that constructs the request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Request