Error: "No Network Detected. Please check the Network Configuration." when trying to access the VM console for Aria Operations node.

Products

• VCF Operations/Automation (formerly VMware Aria Suite)

Issue/Introduction

• On logging into the Aria Operations Admin UI (https://AriaOps_IP_or_FQDN/admin), the Data node is in inaccessible state.
• On accessing the web console of the affected VM, the following error message is observed: 

  "No Network Detected. Please check the Network Configuration."

• On rebooting the affected node, the VM does not boot in emergency mode.
•  Check for any special characters or spacing with the IPs in the following log location:

/opt/vmware/var/log/vrops_network_manager.log

Environment

VMware Aria Suite

Cause

Corruption or misformatting in the network configuration

Resolution

• Remove the current Network Adapter of the affected Aria Operations node and add a new Network Adapter:
  • Login to the vCenter UI.
  • Right Click on the affected VM and Select Edit Settings.
  • Select and remove the existing Network Adapter.
  • To add a new Adapter: click Add New Device → Network Adapter.
    • Adapter Type: Typically VMXNET3 (for vROps and other modern VMs).
    • MAC Address: Leave as Automatic unless a specific MAC is required.

Note: Ensure to take snapshots before making the changes.