How To Fix W3_TOOL104 - Do not create any more language-specific MIME objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W3_TOOL - ITS: Maintenance Messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Do not create any more language-specific MIME objects

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  Error Message
  W3_TOOL104: Do not create any more language-specific MIME objects
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the SAP system detects an attempt to create additional language-specific MIME objects for a MIME repository object that is already language-independent or has reached its allowed language-specific versions.
  In SAP Web Application Server (SAP WAS), MIME objects (such as images, HTML files, scripts) can be stored in the MIME repository. These objects can be either:
  
  Language-independent: The same object is used for all languages.
  Language-specific: Different versions of the object exist for different languages.
  
  The error indicates that the system expects the MIME object to be language-independent, but an attempt is being made to create or upload language-specific versions, which is not allowed.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When uploading or creating MIME objects via transaction SE80 or SICF.
  When transporting MIME objects between systems.
  When a developer or administrator tries to create language-specific versions of MIME objects that are supposed to be language-independent.
  When the MIME object is already language-independent and the system prevents creation of language-specific variants.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check MIME Object Properties:
  
  Verify if the MIME object is set as language-independent.
  If the object is intended to be language-independent, do not create language-specific versions.
  
  
  
  Avoid Creating Language-Specific Versions:
  
  When uploading or creating MIME objects, ensure you do not specify a language or specify the language as * (all languages).
  Use the language-independent option if available.
  
  
  
  Delete Incorrect Language-Specific MIME Objects:
  
  If language-specific MIME objects were created by mistake, delete them and recreate the MIME object as language-independent.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Tools and Procedures:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SICF properly to upload MIME objects.
  When transporting MIME objects, ensure the transport request does not contain language-specific MIME objects if the original is language-independent.
  
  
  
  Check MIME Repository Consistency:
  
  Use transaction SMICM or SICF to check the MIME repository.
  Use report RSWB_MIME_REPOSITORY_CHECK (if available) to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to MIME repository and language-specific MIME objects.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction SE80: Object Navigator, used to manage MIME objects.
  Transaction SICF: Maintain Services, also used to manage MIME objects for ICF services.
  MIME Repository: Storage for static files (images, HTML, scripts) in SAP.
  Language-Independent MIME Objects: Same object used for all languages.
  Language-Specific MIME Objects: Different versions per language.
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to W3_TOOL104 or MIME repository issues.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to create language-specific MIME objects for an object that is language-independent.
  
  
  Effect
  System throws error W3_TOOL104 and prevents creation of additional language-specific MIME objects.
  
  
  Solution
  Ensure MIME objects are created as language-independent; avoid creating language-specific versions. Delete incorrect language-specific MIME objects if needed.
  
  
  Tools
  SE80, SICF, SMICM, RSWB_MIME_REPOSITORY_CHECK
  
  
  Additional
  Check SAP Notes for patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with a specific scenario or step, feel free to ask!