PROBLEM
You get the following error when backing up a VMware Virtual Machine:
CAUSE
This error is encountered when a disk (VMDK) does not have a UUID assigned.
SOLUTION
To enable disk UUID on a virtual machine:
- Power off the guest VM
- Select the VM and select Edit Settings
- Select the Options tab
- Select General under the Advanced section
- Select Configuration Parameters...
- Check the list for the parameter named 'disk.EnableUUID'. If it exists ensure it is set to TRUE
- If the parameter is not there, select Add Row and set it to TRUE
- Power on the guest VM