Solved: Veeam There Is No FIB [summary.xml] Error

Veeam there is no FIB [summary.xml] in the specified restore point

Case: I have been getting a "There is no FIB [xxxx.vmdk] in the specified restore point." error when performing a replication job with only one VM in the job (v5.0.2.230)
I don't understand what the error means, or how I can fix it.

This error occurs when the file summary.xml is not found within the restore point. This may occur for several reasons; the most common causes are an unstable connection to or lack of free space on the Repository.

Next, we will demonstrate the fixes to "There is no Fib in the specified restore point" error in Veeam Backup and Replication.

How to fix Veeam there is no fib [step guide]

The fastest method to restore the job to an operable condition in the event that this problem arises during a job run is to force the task to construct a new Active Full in order to initiate a new backup chain. This will guarantee that the task can quickly resume creating new restore points, even if it won't fix the problem affecting the current ones.

✍Note: It's crucial to remember, though, that the corruption of the restore point was probably caused by the same environmental problem that prevented the summary.xml from being written into it.

Besides, there are also some effective solutions to resolving the "Veeam there is no fib" issue.

① Check Backup Integrity:

First, you can use the Backup Verification feature in the Veeam console to check if the backup is corrupted. Go to Home > Backup & Replication > Disk (or other storage), right-click the backup, and select Verify. This will scan the backup for errors and ensure the summary.xml file is present and intact.

② Restore from Another Backup:

If the backup containing the missing summary.xml file is corrupted or incomplete, the best solution is to restore from a different restore point where the backup is intact. Ideally, you should have multiple backup chains or copies to fall back on in case of such issues.

③ Inspect the Backup Repository:

If the error persists, inspect the backup repository (where the backups are stored) for any file system errors. Run checks on the storage media to ensure it is functioning properly and that there are no issues that might be causing data loss.

④ Recreate the Backup Chain:

In some cases, you may need to recreate the backup chain if the error is caused by missing or incomplete backup files. You can do this by creating a new backup job and ensuring that subsequent backups are properly created and completed without interruption.

⑤ Contact Veeam Support:

If none of the above steps resolves the issue, you may want to reach out to Veeam's technical support team. They can guide you through more advanced troubleshooting and possibly provide a solution based on the specifics of your environment.

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Step 1. Create VMware ESXi VMs Backup and then start VM instant recovery.

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✐ Click "Task" > "Instant Recovery" > "New Instant Recovery". Here we take "Restore from task" for an example.

✐ Select Source and choose the virtual machine and backup version.

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Conclusion

The "Veeam there is no fib" error typically happens due to issues with backup integrity or file corruption. The first steps to resolving the problem involve verifying the integrity of the backup, checking the backup repository, and restoring from a different restore point if necessary. If the issue persists, Veeam support can provide further assistance.