PowerFlex Unable to clone Templates as Template already exists

Summary: This article explains how to troubleshoot the PowerFlex create template error because of template already exists

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Symptoms

When creating a Template using the clone option with PFxM UI , the process(Finish) will not complete and an error  HTTP 409 Conflict or connection refused is generated 

detailedMessage=The operation cannot be performed because the template id already exists

 

Cause

Problem with the source clone template 

Resolution

  • Validate that the template is correct
  • Create a fresh template 
  • Clone from another template

Affected Products

ScaleIO
Article Properties
Article Number: 000325160
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 27 May 2025
Version:  1
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