macOS Schedule backup doesn't start - No Full Disk Access privilege

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Error

This error is seen when a scheduled backup tries to run on macOS. Manual backups run without any issues.

No Full Disk Access privilege. Backup is stopped. Privilege might lost during an upgrade. Please open the client application and grant permission again following the instructions.

Cause

This permission error can occur when new and existing users have their permissions modified or when the macOS is updated.

Fix

Check if the Terminal has been added to Full Disk Access.

  1. Go to Apple menu > System Settings, then click Privacy & Security > Full Disk Access
  2. Click Add icon > input user password > select Terminal > click Open