How To Fix KWUI056 - The file name extension does not correspond to the MIME type &1

KWUI056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 056

• Message text: The file name extension does not correspond to the MIME type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KWUI056 - The file name extension does not correspond to the MIME type &1 ?

  The SAP error message KWUI056 indicates that there is a mismatch between the file name extension and the MIME type of the file being processed. This typically occurs when you are trying to upload or handle a file in SAP that has a specific file extension, but the system recognizes the file's content type (MIME type) as something different.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Extension Mismatch: The file extension (e.g., .jpg, .pdf, .txt) does not match the MIME type that the system expects for that file type.
  Incorrect MIME Type Configuration: The MIME type associated with the file extension may not be correctly configured in the SAP system.
  Corrupted or Malformed File: The file itself may be corrupted or not properly formatted, leading to an incorrect MIME type being detected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check File Extension: Ensure that the file you are trying to upload has the correct file extension that corresponds to its content. For example, if you are uploading