NetBackup status code: 173
Message: cannot read backup header, media may be corrupted
Explanation: When the tape manager (bptm) searches for a backup image to restore, the following occurs: it cannot find the correct backup ID at the position on the media where NetBackup expected it. This status code can indicate a drive hardware problem.
Recommended Action: Do the following, as appropriate:
Check the NetBackup Problems report for clues as to what caused the error.
Try the restore on another drive if possible.
For detailed troubleshooting information, create a debug log directory for bptm and retry the operation. Check the resulting debug log.
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