Error 3209

Severity Level 16
Message Text

'%.*ls' is not a backup device. Check sysdevices.

Explanation

You have attempted to use a logical device that is not a backup device.

Action

Either define the device using sp_addumpdevice, or refer to the physical device directly by specifying the TAPE = or DISK = syntax of the BACKUP statement.

See Also
Backing Up and Restoring Databases sp_addumpdevice
Errors 3000-3999 sysdevices
Error 3206 Troubleshooting Backing Up and Restoring

  


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