How To Fix VSCAN087 - MIME types have been entered, but the MIME check has not been activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN - Virus Scan Interface

• Message number: 087

• Message text: MIME types have been entered, but the MIME check has not been activated

What causes this issue?

A non-empty list of MIME types has been entered for the profile, but the
profile configuration parameters do not contain the entry for activating
MIME type checks.

System Response

The entered MIME types are not checked at runtime.

How to fix this error?

To activate the MIME type check, set the entry CUST_CHECK_MIME_TYPE with
the value "1" in the profile configuration parameters, and activate the
evaluation of the profile configuration parameters by setting the
indicator "Evaluate Profile Configuration Parameters" for the profile.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN087 - MIME types have been entered, but the MIME check has not been activated ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN087 indicates that MIME types have been defined in the system, but the MIME type check has not been activated. This is typically related to the security settings in the SAP system, particularly concerning the handling of file uploads and downloads.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  MIME types are configured in the system to specify which file types are allowed or disallowed for upload/download.
  The MIME type check, which is a security feature to validate these types, is not enabled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the MIME type check in your SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the SAP GUI: Log in to your SAP system.
  
  
  Transaction Code: Enter transaction code RZ11 in the command field and press Enter.
  
  
  Parameter Name: In the "Parameter Name" field, enter icm/HTTP/verify_mime and click on the "Display" button.
  
  
  Check Current Setting: Check the current value of the parameter. If it is set to 0, it means the MIME type check is not activated.
  
  
  Activate the Check: To activate the MIME type check, you need to change the value to 1. You can do this by:
  
  Clicking on the "Change" button.
  Entering 1 in the "Value" field.
  Saving the changes.
  
  
  
  Restart the ICM: After making this change, you may need to restart the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) for the changes to take effect. This can typically be done through transaction SMICM.
  
  
  Test the Configuration: After restarting, try to perform the action that previously triggered the error to ensure that the MIME type check is now functioning correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MIME Types: MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) types are a way to specify the nature and format of a file. They are used by web browsers and servers to determine how to handle files.
  Security Considerations: Enabling MIME type checks is an important security measure to prevent the upload of potentially harmful files.
  SAP Notes: You may want to check SAP Notes related to MIME type configuration and security settings for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider consulting your SAP Basis administrator or SAP support for further assistance.