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Backup job fails with an error "0x2000040d - S_TF_NO_TAPE_PRESENT. The media operation was terminated by the user."
Article: 100076521
Last Published: 2026-01-30
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Product(s): Backup Exec
Problem
Backup job fails with an error "0x2000040d - S_TF_NO_TAPE_PRESENT. The media operation was terminated by the user."
Error Message
Job Log reports :Completed status: Failed
Final error: 0x2000040d - S_TF_NO_TAPE_PRESENT
Final error category:
For additional information regarding this error refer to link V-79-8192-1037
Cause
The Data Domain LSU was set to use Automatic settings.
Solution
Consult Data Domain support and change Automatic to Manual from the LSU MTree settings.
Earlier, the setting was set to Automatic which is not recommended when backing up with Backup Exec.
References
Etrack : 4191565