Troubleshooting guide

Status Codes
148 NetBackup Troubleshooting Guide - UNIX
Status Code: 181
Message: tar received an invalid argument
Explanation: One of the parameters passed to tar was not valid.
Recommended Action: On a UNIX client:
◆ Ensure that the tar command in /usr/openv/netbackup/bin is the one provided
by NetBackup. If you are in doubt, reinstall it.
◆ Check /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/version on the client to verify that the
client is running the correct level software. If the software is not at the correct level,
update the software per the directions in the NetBackup release notes.
On a Windows NT/2000 client, create a tar activity log directory, retry the operation, and
check the log.
On a Macintosh client, check the version file that is in the bin folder in the NetBackup
folder in the Preferences folder. If the software is not at the correct level, install the correct
software as explained in the installation guide.
Status Code: 182
Message: tar received an invalid file name
Explanation: tar cannot write to the file that is specified with the -f parameter.
Recommended Action:
1. Create a bpcd activity log directory on the client (on a Macintosh NetBackup creates
the log automatically).
2. On a Windows NT/2000 client, create a tar activity log directory.
3. Increase the logging level on the client:
◆ On a UNIX client, add the VERBOSE option to the
/usr/openv/netbackup/bp.conf file.
◆ On PC clients, increase the debug or log level as explained in the activity log
topics in Chapter 3.
4. Rerun the operation, check the resulting activity logs for the parameters passed to
tar and call customer support.
Status Code: 183
Message: tar received an invalid archive
Explanation: The data passed to tar was corrupt.