Failed BIOS Lock error when installing Windows Server 2019 in a VM

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

When using a Windows installation media for HPE servers, the installer fails with a message:

Failed BIOS Lock:

This installation media may be used only on hardware manufacturer by: Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Environment

Red Hat Virtualization (RHV) 4.3
Windows Server 2019 installation media provided by HPE

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