Host Profile Compliance Error Comparable profile not found for VASA

Products

• VMware vCenter Server

Issue/Introduction

In vCenter Server, an ESXi host reports a "Not Compliant" status. The compliance check failure is associated with the following specific error strings:

• Comparable profile not found: VvolVasaProviderConfigurationProfile

• Comparable profile not found: VvolStorageContainerConfigurationProfile

Environment

VMware vCenter Server 8.x

Cause

The Host Profile contains an outdated configuration baseline that references a VASA Storage Provider or Storage Container ID that no longer matches the live configuration on the host.

Resolution

Option 1: Update the Host Profile using a valid reference host

1. Log in to the VMware vSphere Client.
2. Navigate to Policies and Profiles > Host Profiles.
3. Locate the Host Profile assigned to the non-compliant host.
4. Identify hosts in the same cluster using this Host Profile and verify their storage configuration:
   • Confirm which VASA Storage Provider they are currently registered with.
   • Ensure the provider and associated storage containers are consistent across hosts.
5. Select a reference host that reflects the current and correct storage configuration.
6. Right-click the profile and select Copy Settings from Host.
7. Choose the validated reference host and click OK.
8. Select the affected host(s) and click Check Compliance.

Option 2: Remove VVol/VASA configuration from the Host Profile

1. Navigate to Policies and Profiles > Host Profiles and select the profile.
2. Click Edit Host Profile and expand Storage configuration.
3. Uncheck:
   • Vvol VASA provider configuration
   • Vvol storage container configuration
4. Save the profile.
5. Re-run the Compliance Check on the affected hosts.

This removes the VASA/VVol storage configuration from the Host Profile so it no longer enforces a specific storage provider, allowing hosts to pass compliance regardless of their current registration.