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  5. NetBackup status code: 112
NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 112

Message: Undefined error or there are no files specified in the policy backup selection.

Explanation: This code is displayed for the following reasons:

  • A restore was requested with no files in the file list.

  • The backup selection in the policy is not correctly specified.

  • No VMs to backup with the provided backup selection.

Recommended Action: Do the following, as appropriate:

  • Specify at least one file to be restored.

  • This status code may occur if nbjm is running and a stream discovery fails to find all stream files. Examine the nbjm unified log (originator ID 117) for more details on the cause of the error.

  • Ensure that the correct backup selections are specified in the policy and they are in the correct format.

    The supported backup selection are:

    • For subscription: /Subscription IDif Subscription ID is 1950a258-227b-4e31-a9cf-717495945fc2 then specify the backup selection as - / 1950a258-227b-4e31-a9cf-717495945fc2

    • For resource group: /Subscription ID/Resource Groupif Subscription ID is 1950a258-227b-4e31-a9cf-717495945fc2 and Resource Group name is TestRG, specify the backup selection as - / 1950a258-227b-4e31-a9cf-717495945fc2/TestRG

    • For VM Name: /Subscription ID/Resoutrce Group/VM Nameif Subscription ID is 1950a258-227b-4e31-a9cf-717495945fc2, Resource Group name is TestRG, and the VM name is MyVM, specify the backup selection as - / 1950a258-227b-4e31-a9cf-717495945fc2/TestRG/MyVM

When performing a backup or restore of a Cassandra database, perform the following as appropriate:

  • Verify that the following setting is commented out from the sudoers list on Cassandra nodes:

    #Defaults:!requiretty

Click here to view technical notes and other information on the Cohesity Technical Support website about this status code.

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