Symptom
The virtual machine is not added to the correct resource pool after the restore.
Cause
This error appears in the following scenarios:
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You have performed the backup of the virtual machine using an ESX Server, but the ESX Server is managed by a vCenter.
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You are restoring the virtual machine to an ESX Server, but the ESX Server is managed by a vCenter.
Resolution
If the ESX Server is managed by a vCenter, do not configure the instance for the ESX server. Configure an instance for the vCenter, then perform the backup.
Similarly, before performing the restore, ensure that the instance is configured for the vCenter and not for the ESX server.