Log backup failing - 3013

  • Yesterday, I ran a complete full backup for all databases on the server, no problems.

    Today, I'm running log backups. 95% of them are failing with a 3013 error. The full backup for the file exists; I've got sufficient disk space; the backup is being performed to a local hard drive; there's no weirdness showing in either the SQL error logs or the system error logs.

    I'm stumped. Any suggestions?

  • This may occur if there are any filemark errors on the backup device or if the folder has corrupted log backups.

    Please check the following link.

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290787

    Try to create a new folder for the Log backups and then rerun the backups.

    Thank You,

    Best Regards,

    SQLBuddy

  • Yes. The only way to get rid of 3013 error is to delete the existing backup file or taking the backup in a new directory

    Pradeep Adiga
    Blog: sqldbadiaries.com
    Twitter: @pradeepadiga

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