Error 3041

Troubleshooting SQL Server

Troubleshooting

Error 3041

Severity Level 16
Message Text

BACKUP failed to complete the command %.*ls

Explanation

This error indicates that Microsoft® SQL Server™ could not complete the BACKUP of the specified database due to a previous error. The BACKUP command that failed is given at the end of the error message. This message also appears in the Microsoft Windows NT® application log.

Action

To determine why the BACKUP failed, examine the Microsoft SQL Server error log for any errors prior to error 3041.

See Also

Viewing the SQL Server Error Log