How To Fix SECATT_HTTP_STATUS415 - Unsupported Media Type

SECATT_HTTP_STATUS415 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SECATT_HTTP_STATUS - eCATT HTTP Status Messages

• Message number: 415

• Message text: Unsupported Media Type

What causes this issue?

The server is refusing to service the request because the entity of the
request is in a format not supported by the requested resource for the
requested method.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SECATT_HTTP_STATUS415 - Details

• The SAP error message "SECATT_HTTP_STATUS415 Unsupported Media Type" typically occurs when there is an issue with the content type of the HTTP request being sent to the server. This error indicates that the server is unable to process the request because the media type of the request is not supported.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Content-Type Header: The request may be missing the Content-Type header or it may be set to a value that the server does not recognize or support.
  Unsupported Media Type: The server is expecting a specific media type (e.g., application/json, application/xml, etc.), and the request is sending a different type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system or the web service that is being called, leading to the server not recognizing the request format.
  API Version Mismatch: If you are using an API, the version of the API being called may not support the media type you are using.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Content-Type