How To Fix MIMES015 - Path name & contains invalid characters

MIMES015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MIMES - MIME Repository

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Path name & contains invalid characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MIMES015 - Path name & contains invalid characters ?

  The SAP error message MIMES015 indicates that the path name provided contains invalid characters. This error typically occurs when dealing with MIME objects or file paths in the SAP system, particularly when uploading files or configuring MIME types.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the path name includes characters that are not allowed in file paths. Common invalid characters may include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., *, ?, |, :, <, >, etc.)
  Spaces at the beginning or end of the path
  Non-printable characters
  Certain symbols that are not permitted by the operating system or SAP standards
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MIMES015 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Path Name: Review the path name you are using and ensure it does not contain any invalid characters. Remove or replace any special characters or spaces.
  
  
  Use Valid Characters: Ensure that the path name consists only of valid characters. Typically, alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9), underscores (_), and hyphens (-) are safe to use.
  
  
  Trim