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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 402

Message: Server Group Already Exists with a different type

Explanation: The attempt to create a server group failed. The server group name is already in use by a server group with a different group type.

Recommended Action: Do the following, as appropriate:

  • Verify that the specified server group name is not in use.

  • Try to create the server group by specifying a name that is not currently in use.

  • For detailed troubleshooting information, create the admin debug log directory and retry the operation. Check the resulting debug logs. Additional debug information can be found in the log for nbemm (originator ID 111), which uses unified logging.

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