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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 502

Message: No authorization entry exists in the auth.conf file for user name username. None of the NetBackup Java applications are available to you.

Explanation: The user name is not authorized to use any NetBackup Java applications on the host that is specified in the logon dialog box.

Recommended Action: Check the auth.conf file on the computer (host name) specified in the NetBackup Java logon dialog box for the proper authorization. If the file does not exist, create it with the proper entry for this user name. More details on the auth.conf file are available.

See NetBackup Administrator's Guide, Volume I.

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