Error: BACKUP DATABASE is terminating abnormally within Maintenance Plan". However BACKUP DATABASE will run from Query Analyzer, Backup Wizard and completes successfully.
Incorrect Permissions
In Microsoft Enterprise Manager:
1. Select Management | SQL Agent | Jobs.
2. Right-click on the desired job and select Properties | Job Step.
3. Click Edit, then select Advanced tab.
4. Update the "Run as User" to the user that owns SQL Server with sysadmin permissions.
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