Invalid parameter: Validation failed for directory path <directory-path> on server <server-ip-or-fqdn>. Please make sure backup directory is intact and sftp server has write permission on backup path.

Products

• VCF Operations

Issue/Introduction

SDDC Backup configuration fails with error: 

Invalid parameter: Validation failed for directory path <directory-path> on server <server-ip-or-fqdn>. Please make sure backup directory is intact and sftp server has write permission on backup path.

Logs in /var/log/vmware/vcf/operationsmanager/operationsmanager.log show: SFTP error (SSH_FX_NO_SUCH_FILE) : No such file or Failed to create file path

Environment

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.x

VMware Cloud Foundation 5.x

 

Cause

Incorrect path specified for backup server. 

Resolution

To resolve this issue please ensure you have the correct backup path specified in the configuration.

1. Connect to the SFTP server manually as the backup user.
2. Run the pwd command to identify the absolute path of the current directory.
3. In the SDDC Manager UI, navigate to Administration > Backup > Site Settings.
4. Update the Directory Path to include the full path