Problem description

VMware backup proxy activation fails with: "Please Ensure that Backup Proxy detail is updated and vCenter detail is correct. Error: 'NoneType' object has no attribute 'parent' (#10000007f)"

Cause for Error: 'NoneType' object has no attribute 'parent'

This error can occur if the Backup Proxy resides in a vApp.

Error

"Please ensure that Backup Proxy detail is updated and vCenter detail is correct. Error: 'NoneType' object has no attribute 'parent' (#10000007f)"

Resolution

Remove the proxy from the vApp and run the VMware backup proxy activation again.

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