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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 178

Message: Media ID is not in NetBackup volume pool

Explanation: NetBackup tried a backup of its catalogs and the media ID that was specified for the catalog backup was not in the NetBackup volume pool. Volumes for catalog backups must be in the NetBackup volume pool.

Recommended Action: Check the Media and Device Management volume configuration to verify that the media IDs are present and in the NetBackup volume pool.

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