Resolution
fact
NetIQ Group Policy Administrator 4.x
fact
NetIQ Group Policy Administrator 5.x
symptom
Cannot export a Group Policy Object (GPO).
symptom
Error: Unable to backup GPO.'
symptom
Saving a specific GPO fails, but I can export other GPOs.
cause
The GPO that is being exported is currently in a Checked Out state under the Backup category.
fix
Right-click the GPO under the Backup category in the repository and select Undo checkout.
note
NetIQ Group Policy Administrator 4.x
fact
NetIQ Group Policy Administrator 5.x
symptom
Cannot export a Group Policy Object (GPO).
symptom
Error: Unable to backup GPO.'
symptom
Saving a specific GPO fails, but I can export other GPOs.
cause
The GPO that is being exported is currently in a Checked Out state under the Backup category.
fix
Right-click the GPO under the Backup category in the repository and select Undo checkout.
note
If the Backup category is not displayed, see the following NetIQ Knowledge Base article: NETIQKB33654: "Where is the GPO backed up, when being exported to Active Directory from the Repository, and selecting the "backup the GPO" option?" https://www.netiq.com/kb/esupport/consumer/esupport.asp?id=NETIQKB33654.
Additional Information
Formerly known as NETIQKB53063