Database backup not started

Error constant SQLE_BACKUP_NOT_STARTED
ODBC 2 State ERROR
ODBC 3 State ERROR
Severity 20
SQLCODE –241
SQLSTATE WB002
Sybase error code 3206
Probable cause

A database backup could not be started. Either a backup is already running, or you do not have the required authority (BACKUP, DBA, or REMOTE DBA).