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  5. NetBackup status code: 508
NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 508

Message: Cannot write file.

Explanation: This cause of this error is one of the following:

  • The NetBackup Java user service tries to write to a file that does not have write permissions. The solution is to enable write privileges.

  • The NetBackup Java user service tries to write to a temporary file whose unique name cannot be constructed. This condition is unlikely, but can result from an exhaustion of system resources (from the filling of the name space).

Recommended Action: Retrieve the specific details from the user service log files.

Set the debug logging for media manager to a higher level.

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

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