BA1113: The tape is not formatted - try a different tape

Error code	Product	Applies to
BA1113	BackupAssist	BackupAssist v4 or later.

Description

This error usually indicates that the tape is not in a format expected.

Resolution

Try preparing the tape within BackupAssist.

To prepare media follow the steps below:

1. Open BackupAssist.
2. Select Manage Backup Jobs.
3. Select the backup job.
4. Select Edit from the top menu.
5. Select Prepare Media from the top menu.
6. Attach the drive you want to be prepared.
7. Click Prepare on the relevant media name.

The media will then be assigned to that media label. For example a disk prepared for the 'Monday' label will be expected by BackupAssist each Monday.

Last updated	Created	Further assistance
8th June 2017	16th Mar 2007	BackupAssist Support page

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