How To Fix W3_API401 - Cannot use files of this type as MIME objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3_API - WAB: API Messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Cannot use files of this type as MIME objects

What causes this issue?

The file type you have entered cannot be used as a MIME object - DLL
and OCX files are not admissable file types.

System Response

The system cannot create the MIME object.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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