Expected put message. Got: ERROR (2072211)

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Copying the vmdk file from the datastore browser fails with the error: Expected put message. Got: ERROR (2072211)

Symptoms

• Cannot copy the .vmdk file using the datastore browser

• Copying the .vmdk file using the datastore browser fails

• You see the error:
  
  Expected put message. Got: ERROR
  
  

• In the hostd.log file, you see the error:
  
  Read error from the nfcLib: NFC_FILE_ERROR

Resolution

This is an expected behavior when the virtual machine is powered on.

To be able to copy the .vmdk file using the datastore browser, ensure that the virtual machine is powered off or shut down.

Alternatively, you can use a third party software, such as FileZilla or WinSCP, to copy the .vmdk file.