Can't check Server status - The operation is not supported on the object.

[TiMo9]

Hello guys,

when I check VMs on a Host for updates - VMware Tools & Hardware Compatibility - I often see an "unknown" status on some VMs.
I tested around a bit and noticed that this error occurs more often when the guest OS does not match the actual OS of the VM.

For example - Guest OS Version is Debian GNU/Linux 10 and installed is Debian 11.

However, this does not always help. As soon as I try to check the status, I get the following error: "The operation is not supported on the object."

Does anyone have a similar problem or an idea how I can prevent this.
I will be grateful for any advice. Thanks in advance

Timo  

// Host and VM

Hypervisor: VMware ESXi, 7.0.3, 20842708
Model: ProLiant DL360 Gen9

Guest OS: Debian GNU/Linux 11 (64-bit)
Compatibility: ESXi 7.0 U2 and later (VM version 19)
VMware Tools: Running, version:11333 (Guest Managed)

[Maks Roshchyna]

please write also what is your vCenter version. 

 

[TiMo9]

It is on Version:7.0.3 - Build:20845200

[cringgenberg]

having the same issue.  Anyone come up with anything on this?

[TiMo9]

I found this recently, maybe this will help you: https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/87660#

[GAlexandres]

It is happening to me on nodes with the Windows Server 2022 OS.

[webza]

Same here with Server 2022. Hopefully, there's a fix soon.

[further001]

This is still happening 5/30/2025    VMware ESXi, 8.0.3, 24674464