TKGi cluster creation failed with error in finding network 'pks-xxxxx' after multiple retries

Products

• VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid

Issue/Introduction

Symptoms:
Trying to create new TKGi cluster failing with error finding network "pks-xxx' after multiple retries"

Environment

VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Integrated Edition 1.15.2

Cause

Connection issue between vCenter and NSX-T Manager side due to Thumbprint Mismatch 

Resolution

Confirm the CM thumbprint in vCenter and NXS-T side as per below steps:

• From root of an SSH session to the vCenter run the following command: 

  openssl x509 -in /etc/vmware-vpx/ssl/rui.crt -fingerprint -sha256 -noout

• The output should look similar to the following:   

• Next from the NSX-T UI complete the below:
  • Browse to: System > Fabric > Computer Managers > Select CM > Edit

• Confirm that both Thumbprints are the same
• Replace the incorrect Thumbprint in NSX-T Compute Manager with the output from vCenter 

Additional Information

Impact/Risks:
Unable to create new TKGi Clusters