How To Fix /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_ODATA003 - Invalid image format

/SHCM/EMPLOYEE_ODATA003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_ODATA -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Invalid image format

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/SHCM/EMPLOYEE_ODATA003 - Details

• The SAP error message /SHCM/EMPLOYEE_ODATA003 Invalid image format typically occurs when there is an issue with the image file being uploaded or processed in the SAP system, particularly in the context of employee data management or OData services.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Image Format: The image being uploaded may not be in a supported format. Commonly supported formats include JPEG, PNG, and GIF.
  Corrupted Image File: The image file may be corrupted or not properly encoded, leading to an invalid format error.
  File Size Limitations: The image file may exceed the maximum file size allowed by the SAP system.
  Incorrect MIME Type: The MIME type of the image may not match the actual file format, causing the system to reject it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain image formats or sizes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Image Format: Ensure that the image is in a supported format (e.g., JPEG, PNG). Convert the image to a