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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 8747

Message: Protected hosts cannot be decommissioned.

Explanation: The specified host is present in one or more policies or protection plans. You cannot decommission a host that is present in a NetBackup policy or protection plan.

Recommended Action: Remove the host from the associated policies or protection plans. Determine if the host is part of any backup host pool that is used in the policy or the protection plan. If it is present, remove the given host from the backup host pool and then decommission the host. Alternatively, use the force option to decommission the host.

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