Error "Couldn't find VM instance with nodeUUID xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx, failed to discover with err: ServerFaultCode: Permission to perform this operation was denied" is seen in vsphere-csi-drivers pods.

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Persistent volume claim provided by thin-csi storage class gets stuck in "Pending" status.
  • Other persistent volumes show issues and can't be mounted.
  • Vsphere user configured in Openshift Container Platform is able to login to Vcenter correctly.

Environment

  • Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform (RHOCP) 4.11 or later.
  • Vsphere 7.x or later.

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