Summary
The BEX/NSB database configuration utility for SAP completes successfully, but the SAP job log displays an error message indicating that the backup utility call failed. To resolve this issue, modify the *.utl file.
Symptoms
The DPX database configuration utility for SAP completes successfully, but the SAP job log displays the following error message:
SNBSAP1031E Error calling fn (sap_backup) rc (-1)
Resolution
The utility file (*.utl) created by the DPX database configuration utility for SAP contains the following incorrect entry:
BEX_HOST_OS_TYPE_TO_BACKUP windows
According to the DPX user documentation, only the following node types are allowed:
- UNIX
- WINNT
- WIN95
- NETWARE
- NDMP
To resolve this issue, edit the SAP utility (.utl) configuration file:
1. Locate the line:
BEX_HOST_OS_TYPE_TO_BACKUP
2. Replace windows with WINNT
Note: You can find the *.utl file in DIR:\oracle\D01\102\database\*.utl or in a similar location.