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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 133

Message: invalid request

Explanation: One of the following has occurred:

  • You make an unrecognizable request. This lack of recognition usually results from different versions of NetBackup software being used together.

  • A client receives this error in response to a list or restore request. The DISALLOW_CLIENT_LIST_RESTORE or DISALLOW_CLIENT_RESTORE option exists in the bp.conf file on a UNIX NetBackup server or in the registry on a Windows NetBackup server. These options deny list and restore requests from all NetBackup clients.

Recommended Action: Do the following, as appropriate:

  • If you suspect that the software versions are the problem, verify that all NetBackup software is at the same version level.

    • On UNIX NetBackup servers and clients, check the /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/version file.

    • On Windows NetBackup servers, check the install_path\NetBackup\version.txt file or the About NetBackup item on the Help menu.

    • On Microsoft Windows clients, check the About NetBackup item on the Help menu.

  • If the server denies list and restore requests, do one of the following:

    • Go to the NetBackup Administration Console. In the left pane, expand NetBackup Management > Host Properties > Master Servers. In the right pane, double-click the master server you want to modify. In the properties dialog box, in the left pane, select Client Attributesto access the Allow client browse and Allow client restore options.

    • Remove the DISALLOW_CLIENT_LIST_RESTORE and DISALLOW_CLIENT_RESTORE options from the bp.conf file on a UNIX NetBackup server or from the registry on a Windows NetBackup server. Then, stop and restart the NetBackup Request Daemon (UNIX) or NetBackup Request Manager service (Windows).

  • For detailed troubleshooting information, create bpdbm, bprd, and admin debug log directories. Retry the operation and check the resulting debug logs.

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