A sputtering target is provided for forming a protective film which is used for forming a protective film on a single surface or both surfaces of a Cu wiring film, the sputtering target including 5 to 15 mass % of Ni or Ni and Al in total (where the Ni content is 0.5 mass % or higher); 0.1 to 5.0 mass % of Mn; 0.5 to 7.0 mass % of Fe; and a balance including Cu and inevitable impurities.