How To Fix VSCAN082 - &1 is not a valid MIME type here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 082

• Message text: &1 is not a valid MIME type here

What causes this issue?

The entered value is not a valid input value for a MIME type in this
application.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can enter the following values:
"*/*" represents all MIME types.
"<(><<)>media_type>/*" represents all subtypes of the specified media
type.
"<(><<)>media_type>/<(><<)>subtype>" represents the actual subtype.
Input characters for media type: Only the lowercase letters a to z are
allowed.
Input characters for subtype: the lowercase letters a to z, the digits 0
to 9, the period ("."), the plus sign ("+"), and the hyphen ("-") are
permitted. One placeholder ("*") can be defined in any place.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN082 - &1 is not a valid MIME type here ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN082 indicates that the MIME type specified is not valid in the context where it is being used. This error typically occurs when you are trying to upload a file or perform an operation that involves file handling, and the MIME type of the file does not match the expected types defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid MIME Type: The MIME type of the file being uploaded or processed is not recognized or is not allowed by the system.
  Configuration Issues: The MIME type may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  File Type Restrictions: The system may have restrictions on certain file types for security reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the MIME Type: Verify the MIME type of the file you are trying to upload. You can use tools or libraries to check the MIME type of a file.
  Update MIME Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance).
  Navigate to the relevant service and check the MIME type settings.
  Ensure that the MIME type you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  Add Valid MIME Types:
  
  If the MIME type is not valid, you may need to add it to the list of allowed MIME types in the SAP system.
  This can typically be done in transaction OAC0 (MIME Types) or through the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  Check Security Settings: Ensure that there are no security settings or antivirus configurations that might be blocking the file type.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support for a list of valid MIME types for your specific version and configuration.
  
  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 text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to MIME type handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.