1827181 - Attempt to dump to tape device fails with invalid backup_tape.cfg file error 8.6.2.1 - SAP ASE

Symptom

DUMP DATABASE or LOAD DATABASE to a tape device fails with Backupserver error "8.6.2.1: The format of the device configuration file /sybase/backup_tape.cfg is invalid. Remove the configuration file and reconfigure the device by issuing a DUMP with the INIT qualifier. Return code = 0."

Environment

SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) 15.7

Product

SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise 15.7

Keywords

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