---
title: "Tape Cataloging Job Started"
description: "Sent when a user starts a tape cataloging job session. For more information, see Cataloging Tapes. Event ID: 117 Event message details: Tape Cataloging job <JobName> has been started by user <UserName> Severity: Info"
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbr/events/event_117.html"
breadcrumb: "Event Reference > Backup > Tapes > Tape Cataloging Job Started"
dateModified: "2026-10-01"
---

# Tape Cataloging Job Started

Sent when a user starts a tape cataloging job session. For more information, see [Cataloging Tapes](https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/vsphere/cataloging_tapes.html).

## General Information

**Event ID**: 117

**Event message details**: Tape Cataloging job `<JobName>` has been started by user `<UserName>`

**Severity**: Info