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ERROR EC1373: Unable to create symlink in backing store [path]: [OS error message]


In the process of recording build outputs to temporary storage, Electric Make (eMake) was unable to create a symlink at the given path. The OS error message provides the specific cause of the failure.



This error can also occur due to ClearCase ROFS. See KBEA-00068 - Overcoming problems with MVFS read-only file systems.


The fix depends on the cause of the error.