PowerStore: Storage vMotion VM fail with the error 'Cannot complete file creation operation'

Summary: PowerStore storage vMotion VM fails with the error 'Cannot complete file creation operation' due to a known issue in vSphere.

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Symptoms

When attempting to migrate VM to another datastore in the host, it may fail with the error "Cannot complete file creation operation."

Cause

This is due to a known vSphere issue.

Resolution

If this occurs upgrade to vSphere 8.0 GA or later.

Affected Products

PowerStore

Products

PowerStore
Article Properties
Article Number: 000212673
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 13 Jun 2025
Version:  3
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