How To Fix ESH_TREX_ADMIN009 - MIME types could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_TREX_ADMIN - TREX Indexing and Index Administration

• Message number: 009

• Message text: MIME types could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN009 - MIME types could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message ESH_TREX_ADMIN009 indicating that "MIME types could not be determined" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (TREX) administration. This error suggests that the system is unable to identify the MIME types for certain file formats, which can hinder the indexing and searching capabilities of the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing MIME Type Configuration: The MIME types may not be properly configured in the TREX settings.
  File Type Not Supported: The file type being indexed may not be supported by the TREX system.
  Corrupted or Incomplete Installation: There may be issues with the TREX installation or configuration that prevent it from recognizing MIME types.
  Permissions Issues: The user or service account running the TREX may not have the necessary permissions to access the MIME type configuration files.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check MIME Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the TREX administration interface and check the MIME type settings. Ensure that the necessary MIME types are defined correctly.
  You can add or modify MIME types in the TREX configuration files if needed.
  
  
  
  Update TREX:
  
  Ensure that you are using the latest version of TREX. Sometimes, updates include fixes for known issues, including MIME type recognition.
  
  
  
  Review Supported File Types:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation to verify that the file types you are trying to index are supported by TREX. If they are not, consider converting them to a supported format.
  
  
  
  Check Permissions:
  
  Verify that the user account running the TREX service has the necessary permissions to access the configuration files and directories.
  
  
  
  Restart TREX:
  
  Sometimes, simply restarting the TREX service can resolve temporary issues related to MIME type detection.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the TREX logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or specific instructions provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  TREX Administration Guide: Refer to the official SAP documentation for TREX administration for detailed instructions on configuring MIME types and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if you have a support contract.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_TREX_ADMIN009 error message.