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  5. NetBackup status code: 516
NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 516

Message: Could not recognize or initialize the requested locale - (locale_NetBackup Java_was_started_in).

Explanation: This status concerns the UNIX locale configuration (or Windows regional settings) defined on the host that was specified in the NetBackup Java logon dialog box. At logon, the locale configuration is passed to the NetBackup Java authentication service. Status 516 is generated if the locale is not recognized or if the locale of the user service cannot be initialized.

The rules in the following files determine how a valid locale is recognized: /usr/openv/msg/.conf on UNIX and install_path\msg\lc.conf on Windows. When the locale is validated, initialization of the locale in the user service's environment is tried (by means of setlocale).

Recommended Action: On the specified host in the NetBackup Java logon dialog box, check the configuration file to ensure that a mapping is available for the indicated locale.

For information on locale configuration and mapping, refer to the NetBackup Administrator's Guide, Volume II.

If there is a mapping, try to set the mapped locale on the host that was specified in the NetBackup Java logon dialog box. This system may not be configured properly.

Click here to view technical notes and other information on the Cohesity Technical Support website about this status code.

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