AzureOperationConflictFailure

Question

The backup instance for my blob storage says AzureOperationConflictFailure

When I click "Fix protection error" I get "AzureOperationConflictFailure: Operation failed due to conflicting operation in progress."

Answer 1

Hi @ John Munro,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A Platform.

Check for Concurrent Operations: Ensure that no other operations are currently being performed on the blob storage. This can often lead to conflicts if multiple processes are running at the same time.

Use the Azure Storage SDK: If you're programmatically managing blobs, consider implementing leases which can help manage concurrency. Leases provide a way to obtain exclusive access to a blob or a container, which can help prevent conflicting operations.

Retry Logic: Since AzureOperationConflictFailure can sometimes be due to transient issues, implementing retry logic (using exponential backoff) on your backup operations may also help.

Manual Intervention: Sometimes manual intervention may be necessary. Navigate to the Azure portal and check the status of your blob operations. If any operations appear stuck, consider canceling or letting them complete.

To check the blob operation status for a specific blob:

Go to Storage Account → Containers → Select the destination container → Click on the blob, and then review the Copy status and Copy completion time.

You can also check in Storage account Insights.

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Answer 2

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Hello John Munro,

Don't worry, this is usually a temporary glitch. The error message "Conflicting operation in progress" basically means is currently locked by another active operation, preventing the "Fix protection" job from starting. Azure is currently doing something else with that Storage Account in the background Because it is busy, it cannot accept your request to "Fix protection" at the same time.

What you should do:

1. Stop clicking the button. If you keep trying, it will keep failing.
2. Wait 30 to 60 minutes. Let the background task finish.
3. Check back in an hour. The error will likely disappear on its own, or you will be able to click "Fix" successfully then.

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