QUESTION
Backup fails and Acronis log contains "invalid file reference" error.
ANSWER
This error is caused by file system or disk corruption.
To resolve this run chkdsk /r /f on each drive being backed up (requires reboot).
If the issue is unresolved: -
1) back up each partition individually to isolate the source of the problem
2) run Acronis Info tool (instructions here > https://helpdesk.kaseya.com/hc/en-gb/articles/229017608-How-do-I-run-the-Acronis-Info-Report-Utility-) submit the output to Kaseya support along with the log sample
FURTHER INFORMATION
To access the Acronis log for a backup taken with Kaseya Backup, go to Backup tab > backup Sets function and click the success/failed link in the "Result" column.
APPLIES TO
Kaseya, Backup, Acronis Backup and Recovery, VSA, KBU,