How To Fix SKWG_ERRS010 - Mimetype is 'application/octet-stream'

SKWG_ERRS010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SKWG_ERRS - Message Class for SKWG Errors

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Mimetype is 'application/octet-stream'

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SKWG_ERRS010 - Details

• The SAP error message SKWG_ERRS010, which indicates that the MIME type is 'application/octet-stream', typically arises in the context of file uploads or downloads in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with web services or file handling. This MIME type is a generic binary type and does not provide specific information about the content type of the file being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect MIME Type: The system is expecting a specific MIME type (e.g., 'application/pdf', 'image/jpeg', etc.) but is receiving a generic binary type instead.
  File Format Issues: The file being uploaded or processed may not be in the expected format, leading the system to classify it as a generic binary stream.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the SAP system regarding MIME type handling or file type associations.
  Web Service Issues: If the error occurs during a web service call, it may be due to the service not correctly identifying the content type of the response.
  
  
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