Databricks serverless workspace mode issue

Question

I'm trying the create serverless workspace type while configure the azure databricks in portal but somehow I encounter this issue Object reference not set to an instance of an object. (Code: ApplianceProvisioningFailed) kindly provide possible solution.

Answer 1

Hi @Maharaja Murugan

Thank you for contacting to Microsoft QA, it seems you’re encountering an issue while setting up a serverless workspace in Azure Databricks. The error message reads. Here are some recommended steps to help you troubleshoot this problem:

Verify Workspace Settings

First, confirm that your workspace is set up for Unity Catalog. Serverless compute in Databricks depend on this feature being enabled. If it’s not, you can turn it on by following the steps in the official documentation. Enable a workspace for Unity Catalog - Azure Databricks | Microsoft Learn

Check Supported Regions

Make sure your Azure Databricks workspace is in a region that supports serverless compute. You can find the list of supported regions in the documentation. Features with limited regional availability - Azure Databricks | Microsoft Learn

Review Configuration

Configuration issues can sometimes trigger this error. Check whether the serverless compute option appears in your account settings. If it’s missing, you may need backend assistance or help from your account team.

Consider Cost and Policy Restrictions

If compliance or cost policies are in place, they might limit serverless compute. Talk to your workspace admin about the compute policy applied to your environment to see if that’s the cause.

Check Logs

Review the job run logs in your Databricks workspace. Additional error messages or details there can help you identify what’s going wrong.

Reference: -
Serverless Compute Known Problems