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  5. NetBackup status code: 220
NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 220

Message: database system error

Explanation: The bpdbm process (UNIX and Linux), or the NetBackup Database Manager service (Windows) did not create a directory path for its configuration catalogs. This error is due to a system call failure, which is usually due to a permission problem or an out of space condition.

Recommended Action: Create a debug log directory for bpdbm. Increase the logging level for the diagnostic and debug logs for nbemm.

Use the vxlogcfg command as explained in the following topic:

See "About unified logging" in the NetBackup Logging Reference Guide.

Retry the operation and check the resulting logs for information.

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

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