How To Fix OA295 - File cannot be stored, because the system cannot determine the Mimetype

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OA - SAP ArchiveLink: Messages for SAP ArchiveLink

• Message number: 295

• Message text: File cannot be stored, because the system cannot determine the Mimetype

What causes this issue?

The MIME type of the file to be created is determined by the file
extension.
The extension is used as a document class, and the MIME type saved in
the document class definition is used.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

There are 2 possible causes of the problem:
1. The file does not have an extension. Files without extensions cannot
be stored.
2. The extension of the file is not saved in the document class
definition. Save the corresponding document class and MIME type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OA295 - File cannot be stored, because the system cannot determine the Mimetype ?

  The SAP error message OA295, which states "File cannot be stored, because the system cannot determine the Mimetype," typically occurs when the system is unable to identify the MIME type of a file that you are trying to upload or store in the SAP system. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing MIME Type Configuration: The MIME type for the file extension you are trying to upload may not be configured in the SAP system.
  File Extension Not Recognized: The file extension of the document you are trying to upload is not recognized by the system.
  Incorrect File Format: The file format may be corrupted or not supported by the SAP system.
  System Settings: There may be issues with the system settings or configurations that prevent the determination of the MIME type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check MIME Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Navigate to the service you are using and check the MIME type settings.
  Ensure that the MIME type for the file extension you are trying to upload is defined.
  
  
  
  Add Missing MIME Types:
  
  If the MIME type is missing, you can add it using transaction code SICF.
  You can also use transaction code OAC0 (MIME Types) to maintain MIME types in the system.
  
  
  
  Verify File Extension:
  
  Ensure that the file extension is correct and that the file is not corrupted.
  Try uploading a different file with a known MIME type to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings:
  
  Review the system settings related to document management and file handling.
  Ensure that the necessary authorizations are in place for the user trying to upload the file.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific issue. You can search for notes related to MIME types and file uploads in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MIME Types: MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) types are a way to describe the content type of a file. Common MIME types include image/jpeg for JPEG images, application/pdf for PDF files, etc.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on document management and MIME type handling.
  SAP Community: You can also check the SAP Community forums for discussions related to this error message, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OA295 error and successfully upload your files to the SAP system.