How To Fix HRESS_PTARQ204 - File type is not configured

HRESS_PTARQ204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRESS_PTARQ - Leave Request Applications (ESS WDA)

• Message number: 204

• Message text: File type is not configured

What causes this issue?

The MIME type of the document you are trying to attach is not configured
in the document class. The MIME type of a Web Object is the technical
format of a document. Normally, it represents how the browser recognizes
the file format, which is determined by the document class.

System Response

The system cannot upload the document.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The document class table can be configured in the Customizing for
<LS>Edit Document Classes</> under -> <LS>SAP NetWeaver </>-> <LS>
Application Server </>-> <LS>Basis Services</> -> <LS>ArchiveLink</>.
For example, if you want the system to support an excel 2010 format, you
can make the following entry in the document class table:
Document Class Description MIME Type of a Web
Object
XLSX MS Excel Application
application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRESS_PTARQ204 - File type is not configured ?

  The SAP error message HRESS_PTARQ204: "File type is not configured" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Personnel Administration (PA) module, particularly when dealing with file uploads or data imports related to personnel records. This error indicates that the system does not recognize the file type you are trying to use, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  File Type Not Defined: The file type you are trying to upload has not been defined in the system configuration.
  Incorrect File Format: The file format you are using does not match the expected format defined in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration settings for handling the specific file type are missing or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or configure the file type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check File Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in transaction codes like SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for defining file types and