SAP Note 20574 - cpio error with BRBACKUP/BRARCHIVE

Component : Database Administration with Oracle -

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Summary :
This SAP Note addresses an issue where BRBACKUP/BRARCHIVE encounters errors while attempting to copy files to tape, manifesting as various cpio-related error messages including read and write failures. The root causes are predominantly related to hardware malfunctions either in the disk storing the files or the backup media/device itself. Solutions include checking and possibly replacing faulty hardware, ensuring no parallel processes are interfering with the tape access, and verifying adequate system permissions. Additionally, it's recommended to check if the tape has reached its physical end, which might necessitate adjusting the tape size settings in the system configuration.

Key words :
weitere begriffe /dev/getty ursache und voraussetzungen, cp <filename> /dev/nullnt, copy <filename> nul[cpio, brbackup/brarchive starts copying, <cpio error messages listed, access /dev/tty, open /dev/tty, >br279e return code, cpio continuation volume, sap parameter tape_size

Related Notes :

43494Collective note: BRBACKUP, BRARCHIVE, BRRESTORE