Path XXXX does not exist! (SQL Backup)

Error

[Seed Load] Path “E:\XXXX\SBS\(local)\Database” does not exist!

Cause

  • The backup process does not have appropriate permission to the spooling location.
    OR
  • The SQL server user does not have permission to backup that database
    OR
  • The SQL database is offline

Resolution

  • Grant the user “everyone” FULL CONTROL to the spooling location as defined in the “Options” of the backup set
  • Ensure that the SQL privileges for the authenticating SQL user are set so that the SQL user can access the database
  • Bring the SQL database online