WARNING: PV /dev/sdX in VG vgXX is missing the used flag in PV header.

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • WARNING: PV /dev/sdX in VG vgXX is missing the used flag in PV header.
  • Server may drop to dracut or maintenance prompt and console, journalctl, or lvm commands at prompt reflect this error.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, 9, 10
    • LVM2

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