How To Fix W3009 - No MIME type assigned to object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3 - Messages for WebRFC

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No MIME type assigned to object &

What causes this issue?

You attempted to import a Web object which has no MIME type assigned.

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?

Choose <LS>Settings -> Maintain MIME types</> and enter a valid type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W3009 - No MIME type assigned to object & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  W3009 No MIME type assigned to object &
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when an SAP object (such as a document, file, or business object) is expected to have a MIME type assigned to it, but none is found. MIME types (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) are used to specify the nature and format of a file or object, which is essential for proper handling, display, or processing within SAP or external systems.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  Uploading or linking a file/document without specifying or assigning its MIME type.
  Missing or incorrect MIME type configuration in the SAP MIME repository.
  Custom developments or integrations where MIME type assignment is overlooked.
  Business objects or attachments that require MIME type metadata but have none.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign the correct MIME type to the object:
  
  Identify the object or file causing the warning.
  Determine the correct MIME type (e.g., application/pdf, image/jpeg, text/plain).
  Assign the MIME type in the relevant SAP transaction or program.
  
  
  
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