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