How To Fix /IPRO/DBMC327 - File must be Microsoft Word XML or PDF for Word content

/IPRO/DBMC327 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IPRO/DBMC -

• Message number: 327

• Message text: File must be Microsoft Word XML or PDF for Word content

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC327 - File must be Microsoft Word XML or PDF for Word content ?

  The SAP error message /IPRO/DBMC327 File must be Microsoft Word XML or PDF for Word content typically occurs when you are trying to upload or process a document in SAP that is not in the expected format. This error is specifically related to the Document Management System (DMS) or the Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) functionalities within SAP, where certain file types are required for specific operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file you are trying to upload or process is not in the required format. The system expects either a Microsoft Word XML file (usually with a .docx extension) or a PDF file.
  File Corruption: The file may be corrupted or not properly formatted as a Word XML or PDF document.
  File Extension Mismatch: The file may have the correct extension but is not actually in the correct format (e.g., a .docx file that is not a valid Word document).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Format: Ensure that