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BA4104: The tape is write-protected

Error code Product Applies to
BA4104 BackupAssist BackupAssist v5.3 and later

Description

This error means that the tape was unable to be written to as it has been made write protected.

Resolution

Check the physical tape to make sure that the locking switch is set to 'unlocked' and also that you're not using the cleaning tape to try and backup to.

Last updated Created Further assistance
14th Oct 2014 16th Jun 2009 BackupAssist Support page