NVP-vProxy: VM Snapshot fails to be deleted There is no more space for virtual disk
Summary: The operation cannot be allowed at the current time because the virtual machine has a question pending.
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Symptoms
The NetWorker VMware Protection (NVP) integration is configured with the vProxy Appliance.
The backup workflow creates a virtual machine snapshot at the start of the workflow and deletes the virtual machine snapshot at the end of the workflow.
vProxy backup reports a failure to remove the snapshot file.
The backup workflow creates a virtual machine snapshot at the start of the workflow and deletes the virtual machine snapshot at the end of the workflow.
vProxy backup reports a failure to remove the snapshot file.
The operation cannot be allowed at the current time because the virtual machine has a question pending: 'msg.hbacommon.outofspace: There is no more space for virtual disk 'xxxxxx-000001.vmdk'. You might be able to continue this session by freeing disk space on the relevant volume, and clicking Retry. Click Cancel to terminate this session."
Cause
The Datastore in VMware has no space left to remove the snapshot .vmdk.
Resolution
This is a space issue on the Datastore in VMware. Clear space and attempt to remove the snapshot or consolidate the Virtual Machine (VM). VMware KB can be reviewed. https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/50114302 
For assistance with freeing up space, VMware Support should be contacted.
Additional Information
Affected Products
NetWorkerArticle Properties
Article Number: 000197684
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 30 Apr 2026
Version: 2
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