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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

Media Manager status code 171

Message: a scratch pool is already defined

Explanation: A new scratch pool cannot be defined because another scratch pool already exists.

Recommended Action: Use the scratch pool that is already defined or delete the current scratch pool and create a new scratch pool.

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