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SCE retention failing with "Snapshot copy is currently used as a reference Snapshot"

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Applies to

  • SnapCenter Server
  • SnapCenter Plug-in for Exchange (SCE)

Issue

SnapCenter for Exchange backup fails at applying retention with error:
 
Retention : Error: Remove Snapshot 'snapshot_name' failed on volume 'vol _name'. This Snapshot copy is currently used as a reference Snapshot copy by one or more SnapMirror relationships. Deleting the Snapshot copy can cause future SnapMirror operations to fail.
 

 

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