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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 168

Message: cannot overwrite media, data on it is protected

Explanation: A backup was tried to a volume that cannot be overwritten because it contains the data that by default NetBackup does not overwrite. (This data includes items such as tar, cpio, and ANSI.)

Recommended Action: Replace the volume with a new one or set the NetBackup ALLOW_MEDIA_OVERWRITE option to the appropriate value.

Click here to view technical notes and other information on the Veritas Technical Support website about this status code.

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