How To Fix UDM_WD_MSG005 - File type is not permitted for upload

UDM_WD_MSG005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_WD_MSG - FSCM-DM: Messages for Web Dynpro UI

• Message number: 005

• Message text: File type is not permitted for upload

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UDM_WD_MSG005 - Details

• The SAP error message UDM_WD_MSG005 indicates that the file type you are trying to upload is not permitted by the system. This error typically occurs in the context of uploading files in SAP applications, particularly in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Business Suite environments.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the file type you are attempting to upload is not included in the list of allowed file types configured in the SAP system. This restriction is often put in place for security reasons, to prevent the upload of potentially harmful or unsupported file formats.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Allowed File Types:
  
  Verify the list of allowed file types in the SAP system. This can usually be done by checking the configuration settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code SPRO for configuration).
  Look for settings related to file uploads, such as MIME types