Unable to delete expired certificate type: Adapter_Instance in Aria Operations

Products

• VCF Operations/Automation (formerly VMware Aria Suite)

Issue/Introduction

 The following error message appears when deleting an expired certificate from an adapter instance.
"There are objects that trust this certificate"

Environment

Aria Operations 8.18.x

Resolution

1. Verify that the certificate on the endpoint is not expired before proceeding. Renew certificate on endpoint if required, by following vendor documentation for replacing certificate on endpoint
2. Follow procedure in KB article How to renew an adapter certificate or clear the Expired Certificates banner in Aria Operations to import new certificate from endpoint, ensuring that you import new certificate from endpoint before deleting expired certificate

Additional Information

Review article Certificate overview for VMware Aria Operations section 'Adapter and authentication sources' for more information on endpoint certificates and potential caveats.