lvcreate command fails with an errors "Insufficient free space: XXXX extents needed, but only 0 available" while there are enough free extents in Volume Group

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Unable to create LV with an error Insufficient free space and more extents needed while there are enough free extents in Volume Group.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

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