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VC_FAULT_FATAL: An Index of Instant Clone Creation Errors
VC_FAULT_FATAL errors bubble up from the infrastructure side and can be indicative of an issue that requires further investigation on the storage, network or compute level of vCenter.This indexes several known issues for ease of Troubleshooting.
Host AvailabilityDatastore AvailabilityObject Availability
Object Availability: VC_FAULT_FATAL: Unable to find root folder for ManagedEntity Instant Clone Creation Error (78341) - This article outlines a scenario where the inability to create a folder results in a fault.VC_FAULT_FATAL - javax.xml.ws.soap.SOAPFaultException fault was thrown by the VC server Instant Clone Creation Error (90406) - This article outlines several standard Soap Fault exceptions that Vcenter can return related to object availability - Permissions to see the object or mismatched object in Vcenter vs Horizon.VC_FAULT_FATAL - Unable to access the virtual machine configuration: Unable to access file [Datastore-Name] Instant Clone Creation Error (878844) - This article outlines a scenario when core changes to a parent image are not committed to snapshot resulting in issues with object access.VC_FAULT_FATAL - The operation is not supported on the object. Instant Clone Creation Error (2147492) - This article outlines the need to have a running cp-parent machine and the symptoms that present when powered off.VC_FAULT_FATAL: The name already exists Instant Clone Creation Error (90426) This article outlines a conflict with an existing object, for example creating a pool with the same naming pattern as an existing pool or when an object is not fully deleted in the Vcenter inventory or Datastore. Host Availability: VC_FAULT_FATAL: Cannot complete the file creation operation Instant Clone Creation Error (90412) - This article outlines a scenario where file creation fails, which can include causes such as Datastore Capacity, Temporary issues with Datastore access (for example, a host disconnected) VC_FAULT_FATAL - A Host Related Fault was thrown by the VC server Instant Clone Creation Error (90419) outlines several host responses such as a lack of requested network, available memory, or lack of requested hardware. Datastore Availability: VC_FAULT_FATAL - A general system error occurred: Error in digest configuration The specified feature is not supported by this version (90415) - This article outlines a scenario where the creation of a digest file on the ESXi host storage level takes an extended length of time to complete and highlights potential causes.VC_FAULT_FATAL - A specified parameter was not correct: vm.ctkEnabled. Instant Clone Creation Error (76280) - This article outlines the impact of Changed Block Tracking (CBT), a VMkernel feature that keeps track of the storage blocks of virtual machines as they change over time that is not required by Horizon Instant Clones.VC_FAULT_FATAL: A specified parameter was not correct: spec.disk.backing.crypto Instant Clone Creation Error (90427) - outlines a conflict with enabling encryption on a parent machine vs at the pool/datastore level. Resolved Issues: VC_FAULT_FATAL - Failed to receive migration. Instant Clone Creation Error (71054) outlines a matter rectified in 6.7 u2 caused by a remnant file left over after deletion.VC_FAULT_FATAL: javax.xml.ws.soap.SOAPFaultException Error: The object 'vim.dvs.DistributedVirtualPortgroup:' has already been deleted or has not been completely created Instant Clone Creation Error (87962) - This article outlines an issue encountered enumerating a DVS port rectified in Horizon 8.4.1 and higher.
This is a child article of Horizon View Best Practices: Instant Clone Provisioning and Troubleshooting (91265)