How To Fix /IWFND/CM_MGW079 - MIME Type '&1' is not supported

/IWFND/CM_MGW079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/CM_MGW -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: MIME Type '&1' is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW079 - MIME Type '&1' is not supported ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/CM_MGW079 MIME Type '&1' is not supported typically occurs in the context of SAP Gateway services when the system encounters a MIME type that it does not recognize or support. This can happen during the processing of HTTP requests, particularly when dealing with OData services.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported MIME Type: The error indicates that the MIME type specified in the request is not supported by the SAP Gateway. This could be due to a typo in the MIME type or an unsupported format being requested.
  Incorrect Content-Type Header: The Content-Type header in the HTTP request may be set to a value that is not recognized by the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP Gateway settings that prevent it from recognizing certain MIME types.
  Client-Side Issues: The client application making the request may be sending an incorrect or unsupported MIME type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Request: Review the HTTP request