Problem
When you run one of the modules that utilises the SovLabs vCenter Endpoint you are presented with an error similar to the following in the vRO workflow
[2020-03-19 14:06:56.988] [D] ssoconn is instantiated
[2020-03-19 14:06:57.357] [E] — STACKTRACE —
java.lang.NullPointerException
at com.vmware.vapi.internal.saml.SamlTokenImpl.createStandaloneCopy(SamlTokenImpl.java:736)
at com.vmware.vapi.internal.saml.SamlTokenImpl.<init>(SamlTokenImpl.java:291)
Cause
This error is due to invalid username and/or password for the credentials used to access the vCenter Endpoint
Affected Versions
All versions as this is a credential issue
Workaround or Solution
Overview
Review, update and change the credentials for your vCenter endpoint
- In your catalog (1), search for credentials (2) and click on Request (3) under "Manage Credential Configuration - SovLabs Modules"
- Next to Action (1) select Update, Filter By type (2) select vCenter Endpoint,Credential (3) select your credential to manage. This should be enough to display the username (4)
- Verify the username is correct and retype the password. Once done click on Submit
- Once completed, test your deployment and validate a success deployment.
Additional information
SovLabs Credential Manager : http://docs.sovlabs.com/latest/vmware-vra7x-plugin/framework/sovlabs-credentials/
SovLabs vSphere DRS : http://docs.sovlabs.com/latest/vmware-vra7x-plugin/modules/vsphere/drs/
SovLabs vSphere Snapshot : http://docs.sovlabs.com/latest/vmware-vra7x-plugin/modules/vsphere/snapshot/
SovLabs VM Tagging : http://docs.sovlabs.com/latest/vmware-vra7x-plugin/modules/vsphere/vm-tagging/
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