System boots into emergency mode due to failing to start switch root and grubenv is empty

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • System cannot boot with the following error messages.

    [FAILED] Failed to start Switch Root.
    
  • However, the system can boot with the 0-rescue entry.

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