Error: TSM Client not installed (could not load tsmapi.dll) on server

Error: TSM Client not installed (could not load tsmapi.dll) on server_name (4220588)

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Error: TSM Client not installed (could not load tsmapi.dll) on server_name
Description

Error: TSM Client not installed (could not load tsmapi.dll) on server_name when backing up with LiteSpeed maintenance plan
Cause

While a 32 bit instance of SQL will work on a 64 bit box. Litespeed will look for a 32 bit TSM client..which doesn't exist. The issue may occur on all versions of SQL Server. LiteSpeed is attempting to match the bit version of the tsm client to the bit version of the instance.
Resolution

WORKAROUND:
Upgrade the instance to SQL Server 2005 (64bit).

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Error: TSM Client not installed (could not load tsmapi.dll) on server_name (4220588)