Troubleshooting guide

Chapter 4, Status Codes and Messages 149

Status Codes

Recommended Action:

◆ If the problem is with a UNIX client, create a /usr/openv/netbackup/logs/tar

activity log directory on the client and rerun the operation.

a. Check the tar activity log file for error messages that explain the problem.

b. Reboot the client to see if this clears the problem.

c. When you are through investigating the problem, delete the

/usr/openv/netbackup/logs/tar directory on the client.

◆ If the problem is with a Microsoft Windows, NetWare, or Macintosh client:

a. Create a bpcd activity log directory on the client (on a Macintosh NetBackup

creates the log automatically).

b. On a Windows NT/2000 client, create a tar activity log directory.

c. Increase the debug or log level as explained in the activity log topics in Chapter 3.

d. Rerun the operation and check the resulting activity logs.

e. Reboot the client to see if it clears the problem.

Status Code: 184

Message: tar had an unexpected error

Explanation: A system error occurred in tar.