vCenter Server vSphere Storage Appliance tab displays the error: The License Key assigned to this vCenter Server does not include vSphere Storage Appliance Feature

Products

• VMware vCenter Server

Issue/Introduction

Symptoms:
When accessing the vSphere Storage Appliance (VSA) tab in vCenter Server, you see this error in the vSphere Client:

The License Key assigned to this vCenter Server does not include vSphere Storage Appliance Feature

Cause

The issue occurs because the vCenter Server has not yet been licensed.

Resolution

To resolve this issue, apply the vCenter Server license first, then apply the vCenter with VSA license.

Note: If your problem still exists after trying these steps, file a support request with VMware Technical Support and note this Knowledge Base article ID (2014484) in the problem description. For more information, see Filing a Support Request in Customer Connect (2006985).

Additional Information

VMware vSphere Storage Appliance licensing information
VMware vSphere Storage Appliance Manager installation does not accept a valid license