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SQL transaction log backup failure with error 'Operating system error 2, The system cannot find the specified file'

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Applies to

  • SnapCenter Server (SC) 
  • SnapCenter Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server (SCSQL) 

Issue

  • Transaction log backup failure at the Quiesce stage of the backup with the error:

Unable to open the backup media "<TRB_name>.TRB". Operating system error 2(The system cannot find the specified file)
 

  • Corresponding SQL error log:

Backup Error: 3041, Severity: 16, State: 1.
Backup BACKUP failed to complete the command BACKUP LOG tmdsm. Check the backup application log for detailed messages.
spid472 Error: 3041, Severity: 16, State: 1..
spid472 BackupDiskFile::OpenMedia: Backup device '<TRB_name>.TRB' failed to open. Operating system error 2(The system cannot find the specified file.).

 

 

 

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