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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 9978

Message: The renameEachFileToDifferentLocation field must be specified.

Explanation: While the renameEachFileToDifferentLocation field of the alternate file location options can be unspecified, the fields cannot be blank if it is specified.

Recommended Action: If the renameEachFileToDifferentLocation field is specified, verify that none of the fields of any of its list items is an empty string. Specify a list of file names and alternate paths in the renameEachFileToDifferentLocation field.

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