How To Fix /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES071 - Upload of this file type not allowed (security issue)

/SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Upload of this file type not allowed (security issue)

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/SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES071 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/UI_MESSAGES071 indicates that the system has blocked the upload of a specific file type due to security concerns. This is a common security measure in SAP systems to prevent the upload of potentially harmful files.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Type Restrictions: The system has predefined restrictions on certain file types that can be uploaded. This is to prevent the upload of executable files or other file types that could pose a security risk.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the SAP system may be configured to disallow specific file types based on security policies.
  Transport Management System (TMS): If you are using TMS, certain file types may be restricted to ensure the integrity and security of the transport process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Type: Verify the file type you are trying to upload. If it is a file type that is commonly restricted (like .exe, .bat, etc.), consider converting it to a different format that is