Symptom
When importing content via the Import Content tool the following error is generated:
"The file type is not supported. Choose one of the following types"
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Environment
SAP SuccessFactors Learning
Reproducing the Issue
- Navigate to Learning Administration > Content > Import Content >
- Select "Add New Content" > Next >
- Click on Browse to select the content file you want to import into Learning, proceed with the import content wizard >
- The error is faced.
Cause
Incorrect configuration in the CONTENT IMPORT configuration file (System Administration > Configuration > System Configuration > CONTENT IMPORT).
Resolution
The file extension list is not properly configured in CONTENT IMPORT configuration file.
In this example, the file extensions list is *.ppt;*.pptx,*.flv;*.mp4;*.swf instead of (;) semi colon which is the correct separator *.ppt;*.pptx;*.flv;*.mp4;*.swf
Once the learning admin adds the correct file extension the content will import as expected.
To update the file extensions supported, perform the following steps:
- Go to Learning Administration >
- System Administration > Configuration > System Configuration >
- Select "CONTENT IMPORT" and click to edit >
- Search for system configuration "supportedFileExtensions="
- Add the required file extensions as *.mp4 for example with extensions separated by a ; then Apply changes.
Keywords
SuccessFactors, Learning, import content, CONTENT IMPORT, file type, not supported, the file type is not supported. , KBA , LOD-SF-LMS-CNT , Content , Problem
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