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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 9136

Message: Rotation of the passphrase key failed.

Explanation: The operation to rotate the passphrase key was unsuccessful. This error means that the system cannot replace the current passphrase key that is used for encryption.

Recommended Action: Perform the following as appropriate:

  • Verify that the passphrase key file exists at the keystore location and has the correct permissions. If the file is present but lacks the proper permissions, adjust the permissions manually and retry the operation.

  • If the issue persists, remove all files from the keystore directory, including any hidden files. Depending on your configuration, the keystore directory is install_dir/var/vxss/credentials/keystore, install_dir/var/global/vxss/credentials/keystore, install_path\NetBackup\var\vxss\credentials\keystore, or install_path\NetBackup\var\global\vxss\credentials\keystore directory.

    • Perform nbcertcmd -getCertificate with reissueToken option for all servers with which the host is registered and retry the operation.

    • If the issue persists, collect the nbcert, nbpxyhelper, and nbwebservice logs and contact Veritas Technical Support.

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

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