Error: The VM is in an invalid power state for the current operation. (4036462)

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Error: The VM is in an invalid power state for the current operation.
Description

When replicating with a preseed VM selected fails with error the "VM is in an invalid power state for the current operation"
Cause

The VM used for Preseeding is powered on.

Replication does work with the target VM powered on.

Powering on a Replica VM may cause changes at the block level that can cause corruption . It is important not to power on the VM for testing other than using the Test Failover option within vRanger.
Resolution

When using a VM to preseed the replication this VM must be power off during the replication task.
Additional Information

Follow this docuementation for the correct procedure to Pre-seed a VM: https://support.quest.com/technical-documents/DOC21416 This article explains the corruption caused by replication Due to improper testing: https://support.quest.com/vranger/kb/105965

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