Troubleshooting Set CPU
or Set Memory Failed Tasks
An action task for
Set CPU Count or Set Memory for VM has a
Failed
status in the recent task list because power off is not
allowed.
The Recent Tasks list indicates that
a Set CPU Count, Set Memory, or Set CPU and Memory task has a status of
Failed
. When you evaluate the Messages list for the selected
task, you see this message.
Unable to perform action. Virtual Machine found powered on, power off not allowed.
When you increase the memory or CPU
count, you see this message.
Virtual Machine found powered on, power off not allowed, if hot add is enabled the hotPlugLimit is exceeded.
You submitted the action to increase or decrease the CPU
or memory value without selecting the
Allow Power Off
option. When
you ran the action where a target object is powered on and where Memory Hot Plug
is not
activated for the target object in vCenter Server
, the action
fails. - Either activateMemory Hot Plugon your target virtual machines invCenter Serveror selectAllow Power Offwhen you run the Set CPU Count, Set Memory, or Set CPU and Memory actions.
- Check your hot plug limit invCenter Server.