Why am I receiving an unknown message when configuring vCenter Configuration Manager?
Hi Professionals,
I have a problem when configuring vCenter HA. When I want to Configure vCenter HA I get this message: "The request refers to an unexpected or unknown type."
Here are some possible reasons why you are getting the message "The request refers to an unexpected or unknown type" when configuring vCenter HA:
You are trying to configure vCenter HA on a cluster that does not meet the minimum requirements.
You are using an unsupported version of vCenter Server or vSphere.
You have a corrupted vCenter configuration file.
There is a problem with the vCenter database.
You could try the steps below to troubleshoot your issue:
Check the minimum requirements for vCenter HA.
Ensure that your current vCenter Server and vSphere versions are still supported.
Verify the integrity of the vCenter configuration file.
Repair the vCenter database.
If you are still having problems, it may be time to contact VMware support for assistance.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind:
The error message: "The request refers to an unexpected or unknown type" could also be caused by a network problem. If you have issues with vCenter HA, ensure your network is configured correctly.
If you are using a third-party product with vCenter HA, see to it that the product has compatibility with the version of vCenter Server and vSphere that you are using.
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Here are some possible reasons why you are getting the message "The request refers to an unexpected or unknown type" when configuring vCenter HA:
You could try the steps below to troubleshoot your issue:
If you are still having problems, it may be time to contact VMware support for assistance.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind: