How To Fix LCM_COMMON164 - Binary Content, Filename and Mimetype are mandatory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_COMMON - Messages for Legal Content Management

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Binary Content, Filename and Mimetype are mandatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_COMMON164 - Binary Content, Filename and Mimetype are mandatory ?

  The SAP error message LCM_COMMON164 indicates that when you are trying to upload binary content (such as documents, images, or other files) into the SAP system, the system requires three specific pieces of information: the binary content itself, the filename, and the MIME type. If any of these are missing, you will encounter this error.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The binary content (the actual file data) is not provided.
  The filename (the name of the file being uploaded) is missing or not specified.
  The MIME type (which indicates the nature and format of the file) is not provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, ensure that you are providing all the required information when attempting to upload the binary content. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Binary Content: Ensure that the binary content is being correctly read and passed to the upload function. This should be the actual data of the file you want to upload.
  
  
  Specify Filename: Make sure that you are providing a valid filename. This should include the file name and its extension (e.g., document.pdf).
  
  
  Set MIME Type: Ensure that you are specifying the correct MIME type for the file you are uploading. Common MIME types include:
  
  application/pdf for PDF files
  image/jpeg for JPEG images
  text/plain for plain text files
  application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document for Word documents
  
  
  
  Review Code/Configuration: If you are using custom code or a specific configuration to handle the upload, review it to ensure that all three parameters are being set correctly before the upload process is initiated.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the upload process again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., SAP Document Management System) for more details on handling binary content uploads.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By ensuring that all required parameters are provided, you should be able to resolve the LCM_COMMON164 error and successfully upload your binary content.