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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 9976

Message: Exactly one option in the alternateFileLocation field must be specified.

Explanation: The alternate file location options contain two fields (example subset of alternate recovery options: renameAllFilesToSameLocation and renameEachFileToDifferentLocation. Only one of them can be specified.

Recommended Action: Verify that only one of the options is specified. Specify only one of the alternate file location options in the alternateFileLocation field.

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