How To Fix SHDI057 - The data object is not an image and cannot be loaded.

SHDI057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHDI - Texts Image archive Transaction variants

• Message number: 057

• Message text: The data object is not an image and cannot be loaded.

What causes this issue?

The system cannot load the object, either because it is not an image
object or because it does not have a valid file extension (*.bmp,
*.jpg, or *.gif).
The object is either a directory or a file of another type.

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?

Choose an image file.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SHDI057 - Details

• The SAP error message SHDI057, which states "The data object is not an image and cannot be loaded," typically occurs when the system is trying to load a file or data object that is expected to be an image but is not in a valid image format. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with SAP GUI, SAP Fiori, or other SAP applications that handle images.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect File Format: The file being loaded is not in a recognized image format (e.g., JPEG, PNG, GIF).
  Corrupted File: The image file may be corrupted or damaged, making it unreadable.
  File Path Issues: The path to the image file may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to locate the file.
  MIME Type Issues: The MIME type of the file may not be correctly set or recognized by the SAP system.
  Data Object Misconfiguration: The data object in the SAP system may not