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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 9704

Message: The duplication retention period must be greater than the schedule frequency.

Explanation: To avoid any unprotected data, the retention for the duplicated (or long-term retention) copy must be greater than the frequency of the schedule.

Recommended Action: Edit the schedule with duplication to have retention greater than the schedule frequency. Then, retry creating the protection plan.

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