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# sk122658 - "The file /var/log/upload//<hotfix name>.tgz already exists and cannot be uploaded." error message when hotfix import into CPUSE fails

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk122658 |
| Date Created | 2018-01-29 |
| Last Modified | 2022-03-17 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Security Gateway |
| Versions | R81.10 (EOS), R81 (EOS) |
| OS | Gaia |

## Symptoms

- Hotfix import into CPUSE fails, and now when trying to import see error message.  
"The file */var/log/upload//\<hotfix name\>.tgz* already exists and cannot be uploaded.  
The session will be terminated. Press OK to proceed."

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