Error "Must have default overlay transport zone for enforcement point" (Error Code: 500157)

Products

• VMware NSX

Issue/Introduction

When creating Tier-1 Gateways (or other overlay-backed network resources) from the NSX Global Manager UI. The creation task fails and displays the following error message in the UI:

Error: Must have default overlay transport zone for enforcement point /global-infra/sites/<SITE_ID>/enforcement-points/default. (Error code: 500157)

 

Environment

VMware NSX

Cause

When provisioning a cross-location or local overlay-backed resource from the Global Manager, the Global Manager pushes the configuration down to the Local Manager (Enforcement Point). For this to succeed, the Global Manager must know which Transport Zone to use at the local site.

If the specific Local Manager mentioned in the error (identified by the <SITE_ID>) does not have an Overlay Transport Zone explicitly flagged as the "Default," the Global Manager cannot map the configuration, resulting in Error Code 500157.

Resolution

To resolve this issue, you must set a default Overlay Transport Zone directly on the Local Manager experiencing the issue.

1. Log in to the Local Manager referenced in the error message.

2. Navigate to System > Fabric > Transport Zones.

3. Locate the Overlay Transport Zone intended for use at this site.

4. Click the ACTIONS menu at the top of the grid.

5. Select Set as Default Transport Zone.

6. Click OK or Save to confirm.
   
   

After performing this, you should be able to create the T1 gateway successfully.