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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 126

Message: NB database backup header is too large, too many paths specified

Explanation: Too many paths were specified in the NetBackup catalog backup configuration to fit in a fixed-size media header. This error should not occur under normal circumstances.

Recommended Action: Delete some of the paths from the catalog backup configuration.

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