How To Fix KWUI050 - The mimetype could not be determined. The action was terminated

KWUI050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KWUI - Messages for KW UI Controls and Dialogs

• Message number: 050

• Message text: The mimetype could not be determined. The action was terminated

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KWUI050 - Details

• The SAP error message KWUI050, which states "The mimetype could not be determined. The action was terminated," typically occurs when the system is unable to identify the MIME type of a file that is being processed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when uploading files, downloading documents, or handling attachments in SAP applications.
  Causes:
  
  File Extension Issues: The file being processed may have an unsupported or unrecognized file extension, leading to the inability to determine its MIME type.
  MIME Type Configuration: The MIME type for the specific file type may not be configured correctly in the SAP system.
  Corrupted File: The file itself may be corrupted or not properly formatted, which can prevent the system from identifying its type.
  Missing MIME Type Entries: The MIME type entries in the SAP system may be incomplete or missing for certain file types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check File Extension: Ensure that the file you are trying to upload or process