Setting privileges for posting events to vCenter
With the option, NetBackup can send backup related events to the vCenter server, to view in vSphere Web Client. The NetBackup plug-in for vSphere Web Client or vSphere Client (HTML5) is not required.
Note the following requirements:
You must enter the credentials that give NetBackup access to the vCenter server.
Make sure that the option is enabled in the policy.
You must set the correct vCenter role privileges. Use the vSphere Web Client to make sure that the following Global privileges are set in vCenter: Manage custom attributes and Set custom attribute.
For assistance setting privileges, refer to the appropriate VMware vSphere Documentation Center.