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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 5940

Message: Reissue token is mandatory; please provide a reissue token.

Explanation: A certificate reissue requires a reissue token that is associated with a specific host ID.

Recommended Action: Generate a reissue token for the required host and then request a certificate reissue. Use the following command (or the NetBackup Administration Console) to generate the reissue token:

nbcertcmd -createToken -name name_of_token -reissue
[-host host_name | -hostId host_id]

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