ResourceMoveProviderValidationFailed

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ResourceMoveProviderValidationFailed

Roa Augusto 0

{"message":"Resource move validation failed. Please see details. Diagnostic information: timestamp '20250819T203735Z', subscription id '23d8337a-8359-46ff-ac2d-983f5ae69016', tracking id '66a4749c-5c31-49e6-a306-294ed348fe3c', request correlation id '94b759c8-204d-41a4-a330-cef1194aaa5a'. (Code: ResourceMoveProviderValidationFailed) [{"code":"UserErrorResourceMoveUnsupportedContainersPresent","message":"The vault, 'RG-AzureBackup' in resource group, 'RG-Backup' and subscription, '23d8337a-8359-46ff-ac2d-983f5ae69016' has unsupported container(s) of type, 'VMAppContainer'. Remove the unsupported containers and try again."}] (Code: ResourceMoveProviderValidationFailed, Target: Microsoft.RecoveryServices/vaults)","code":"ResourceMoveProviderValidationFailed","name":"BatchResponseItemError","stack":"BatchResponseItemError: Resource move validation failed. Please see details. Diagnostic information: timestamp '20250819T203735Z', subscription id '23d8337a-8359-46ff-ac2d-983f5ae69016', tracking id '66a4749c-5c31-49e6-a306-294ed348fe3c', request correlation id '94b759c8-204d-41a4-a330-cef1194aaa5a'.\n at t (https://portal.azure.com/Content/Dynamic/zcWQNIN-FlJj.js:27:815)\n at new t (https://portal.azure.com/Content/Dynamic/zcWQNIN-FlJj.js:47:12370)\n at https://portal.azure.com/Content/Dynamic/zcWQNIN-FlJj.js:47:4954\n at Array.forEach (<anonymous>)\n at https://portal.azure.com/Content/Dynamic/zcWQNIN-FlJj.js:47:3209","status":409}

Rahul Jorrigala 4,325 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-19T23:37:18.7766667+00:00
Hello Roa Augusto

The vault 'RG-AzureBackup' has unsupported container(s) of type 'VMAppContainer'. This means that you're trying to move a Recovery Services vault that contains unsupported backup items — specifically, VMAppContainer types (likely Azure VM backups).

Azure does not allow moving a Recovery Services vault if it contains:

Azure VM backups

Azure File Share backups

SQL in Azure VM backups

Any other protected items

To move the vault, you must remove all protected items and delete backup data:

Step 1: Identify Protected Items

Step 2: Stop Protection and Delete Backup Data for each item

This will permanently delete all backup data.

Step 3: Retry the Move

Once all containers are removed, retry the move operation.

Reference Link

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-move-recovery-services-vault

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Roa Augusto 0 Reputation points

2025-08-20T01:25:08.44+00:00

Hello,

We need to move the existing backups and the Recovery Services Vault because the current subscription will be decommissioned.

We already have the virtual machines running in the new subscription with a new Recovery Services Vault and backup policies properly configured. However, we also need to keep the existing restore points from the old vault, since our retention requirement is 10 years.

Could you please advise on the options available to retain or migrate those recovery points to the new vault, given that deleting them is not possible for compliance reasons?

Thank you for your support.
Rahul Jorrigala 4,325 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-21T16:32:51.5133333+00:00

Hello Roa Augusto,

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Naveena Patlolla 5,365 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-22T07:01:28.29+00:00

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Rahul Jorrigala 4,325 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-19T23:37:18.7766667+00:00

Hello Roa Augusto

The vault 'RG-AzureBackup' has unsupported container(s) of type 'VMAppContainer'. This means that you're trying to move a Recovery Services vault that contains unsupported backup items — specifically, VMAppContainer types (likely Azure VM backups).

Azure does not allow moving a Recovery Services vault if it contains:

Azure VM backups

Azure File Share backups

SQL in Azure VM backups

Any other protected items

To move the vault, you must remove all protected items and delete backup data:

Step 1: Identify Protected Items

Step 2: Stop Protection and Delete Backup Data for each item

This will permanently delete all backup data.

Step 3: Retry the Move

Once all containers are removed, retry the move operation.

Reference Link

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-move-recovery-services-vault

Please let me know if you face any challenge here, I can help you to resolve this issue further

If the comment was helpful, please click "Upvote"
Roa Augusto 0 Reputation points

2025-08-20T01:25:08.44+00:00

Hello,

We need to move the existing backups and the Recovery Services Vault because the current subscription will be decommissioned.

We already have the virtual machines running in the new subscription with a new Recovery Services Vault and backup policies properly configured. However, we also need to keep the existing restore points from the old vault, since our retention requirement is 10 years.

Could you please advise on the options available to retain or migrate those recovery points to the new vault, given that deleting them is not possible for compliance reasons?

Thank you for your support.
Rahul Jorrigala 4,325 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-21T16:32:51.5133333+00:00

Hello Roa Augusto,

Just want to check if the above Comment worked for you or else please let us know if any help, we are always here to help whenever you need us.

If the comment is helpful, please click "Upvote it"

Thankyou
Naveena Patlolla 5,365 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-08-22T07:01:28.29+00:00

Hello Roa Augusto,
Please do consider to “up-vote” wherever the information provided helps you, this can be beneficial to other community members.

Answer 1

Hello Roa Augusto,

Currently, Azure does not support migrating recovery points from one Recovery Services Vault to another, even across subscriptions. Recovery points are tightly bound to the vault in which they were created and cannot be transferred or exported to another vault or subscription.

However, If you want to keep the existing restore points from the old vault and configure the backups for the existing VM's, you can stop the backups with retain backup data and move your VM from one Resource group to other resource group. so by doing this you will be keeping the existing restore points in the old vault and you will be having the new backups with the new vault.

Additionally, you can move the vault Across Subscriptions (If Within Same Tenant)

If the old and new subscriptions are under the same Azure Active Directory (AAD) tenant, you can move the entire Recovery Services Vault to the new subscription using the Azure Portal or PowerShell.
This preserves all recovery points and backup policies.
Important:
- The vault must not contain unsupported backup item types.
- The vault and VMs must be in the same region.
- You must have write permissions on the target resource group.
- The vault’s location cannot be changed during the move.

you can refer this official document:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-move-recovery-services-vault

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