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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 184

Message: tar had an unexpected error

Explanation: A system error that occurred in tar.

Recommended Action: Do the following, as appropriate:

  • If the problem is with a UNIX client, create a /usr/openv/netbackup/logs/tar debug log directory on the client and rerun the operation.

    • Check the tar debug log file for any error messages that explain the problem.

    • Restart the client to see if it clears the problem.

    • When you finish your investigation of the problem, delete the /usr/openv/netbackup/logs/tar directory on the client.

  • If the problem is with a Microsoft Windows client:

    • Create a bpcd debug log directory on the client .

    • Increase the debug or log level.

      See "Changing the logging level on Windows clients" in the NetBackup Logging Reference Guide.

    • On a Windows client, create a tar debug log directory.

    • Retry the operation and check the resulting debug logs.

    • Restart the client to see if it clears the problem.

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