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  5. NetBackup KMS status code: 50
NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup KMS status code: 50

Message: Failed recover Key with known Tag

Explanation: The key cannot be recovered with the tag that you provided. A single KMS database cannot have two keys with the same tag. The key possibly (with the key tag you provided) already exists in the database.

Recommended Action: Delete the existing key and then try to recover the key or cancel the key recovery operation depending on the requirement.

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