How To Fix UDM_MSG193 - File name must have a suitable suffix for MIME type &1 (such as .pdf)

UDM_MSG193 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_MSG - FSCM-DM: Messages

• Message number: 193

• Message text: File name must have a suitable suffix for MIME type &1 (such as .pdf)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_MSG193 - File name must have a suitable suffix for MIME type &1 (such as .pdf) ?

  The SAP error message UDM_MSG193 indicates that the file you are trying to upload or process does not have an appropriate file extension (suffix) that matches its MIME type. This is a validation check to ensure that the file type is consistent with what is expected for the operation you are performing.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The file you are trying to upload has a MIME type that does not match its file extension. For example, if you are trying to upload a PDF file but the file name ends with .txt, the system will raise this error.
  The system is configured to expect certain file extensions for specific MIME types, and the file you are trying to upload does not conform to these expectations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the File Extension: Ensure that the file you are trying to upload has the correct file extension that corresponds