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

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