18. KBMAC0004 - "connect_test() returned an error code 5" or "ANS5155E Valid password not available"

Summary This article will guide you through resolving the error message "connect_test() returned an error code 5" or "ANS5155E Valid password not available" when you try to run TSM.
Symptom When trying to run TSM, the error message "connect_test() returned an error code 5" or "ANS5155E Valid password not available" is returned.
Cause This error is caused by a wrongly-cached password.
Resolution
  • Reset your TSM password at the TSM password reset page.
  • Run TSM Tools for Administrators and enter your Mac administrator password when prompted.
  • Run Tivoli Storage Manager and enter your new TSM password when prompted.
  • Reinstall TSM, using your nodename and the new password - this will reconfigure the scheduler and fix the problem.
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Applies To TSM, Mac

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