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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 to its MIME type. For example:
  
  For PDF files, the extension should be .pdf.
  For Word documents, the extension should be .doc or .docx.
  For images, use .jpg, .png, etc.
  
  
  
  Rename the File: If the file has an incorrect extension, rename the file to include the correct suffix that matches its content.
  
  
  Verify MIME Type: If you are unsure about the MIME type of the file, you can check it using various tools or programming libraries that can read file headers.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are working within a specific SAP module or application, refer to the documentation to understand the expected file types and their corresponding MIME types.
  
  
  SAP Configuration: If you have administrative access, check the SAP system configuration for MIME types and file extensions to ensure they are set up correctly. This may involve looking into transaction codes like SO10 or SCOT for settings related to MIME types.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you continue to experience issues after verifying the file extension and MIME type, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  MIME Types: MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) types are a way to describe the content type of a file. Common MIME types include:
  
  application/pdf for PDF files
  application/msword for Word documents
  image/jpeg for JPEG images
  text/plain for plain text files
  
  
  
  File Uploads in SAP: When uploading files in SAP, it is important to ensure that the file format is supported by the application you are using. Different SAP modules may have different requirements for file uploads.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UDM_MSG193 error and successfully upload your file.