How To Fix SO164 - You can enter any file extension of your PC applications as the type

SO164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 164

• Message text: You can enter any file extension of your PC applications as the type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO164 - You can enter any file extension of your PC applications as the type ?

  The SAP error message SO164 indicates that there is an issue with the file type or extension being used when trying to upload or attach a file in SAP. This message typically arises when the system does not recognize the file extension or when the file type is not allowed for the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported File Type: The file extension you are trying to upload is not supported by the SAP system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to recognize certain file types, or the MIME types may not be properly set up.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to upload certain file types.
  File Size Limitations: The file may exceed the maximum size allowed for uploads.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Extension: Ensure that the file you are trying to upload has a valid and supported file extension. Commonly supported formats include .txt, .pdf, .docx, .xlsx, etc.
  Review Configuration: If