How To Fix /SRMSMC/MO_BP012 - File type &1 is not allowed

/SRMSMC/MO_BP012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/MO_BP -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: File type &1 is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/MO_BP012 - File type &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/MO_BP012 File type &1 is not allowed typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system when a user attempts to upload a file with an unsupported file type. This error is part of the validation process that checks the file type against a predefined list of allowed file types.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The file type being uploaded is not included in the list of allowed file types configured in the system.
  The file extension does not match any of the permitted formats defined in the system settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Allowed File Types:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP SRM system to see which file types are allowed for upload. This can usually be found in the customizing settings for the SRM application.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or SRM administrator to access