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  5. NetBackup status code: 296
NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 296

Message: process called but nothing to do

Explanation: This error occurs in the following situations:

  • vlteject is called with -eject but the system has no tapes to eject

  • vlteject is called with -eject and the eject is already done

  • vlteject is called with -report and the reports are already done

  • vlteject is called with -eject and -report, and both the eject and the reports are done

Recommended Action: This error is an informative one and does not require any action.

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