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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 7242

Message: Failed to add package to the repository.

Explanation: An attempt to add a VxUpdate package to the repository failed unexpectedly.

Recommended Action: Review the nbwebservice log for related messages and additional details. Confirm the package (.sja file) is not corrupted and came from a legitimate source. Confirm that a user with appropriate privileges performed the VxUpdate operation. Confirm there is adequate disk space on the drive or volume where the NetBackup application folder resides.

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