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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 8733

Message: An entry for the specified host ID associated with the subject name already exists in the NetBackup database.

Explanation: The specified host ID is already associated with a subject name.

Recommended Action: Do one of the following:

  • Update the existing subject name to host ID association using the netbackup/security/external-certificates API.

  • Retrieve the configured subject name for the specified host ID. Delete the existing subject name to host ID entry from the database using the nbcertcmd -deleteECACertEntry command (or through the API). Then create a new entry using the createECACertEntry command.

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