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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 9252

Message: Either the source host ID or the target host ID is null.

Explanation: The host ID of the received certinfo or the existing certinfo present in certmapinfo.json file is empty.

Recommended Action: Manually delete the entry that has a null host ID causing the issue and perform the operation again.

Refer to the section About external CA support in NetBackup in the NetBackup Security and Encryption Guide for more details.

If the issue persists, visit support.veritas.com. The Veritas Technical Support website site offers additional information to help you troubleshoot this issue.

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

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