RHEL7: Unable to modify contents of directory, EPERM

Solution In Progress - Updated -

Issue

Trying to touch and existing file or create a new one returns EPERM error on a concrete path :

# touch /test/testfile
touch: setting times of 'testfile' No such file or directory
  • Credentials, permissions, ACLs and any other extended attributes are ok.
  • SELinux is not running

Environment

  • Seen on RHEL7

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