Adding a Citrix XenServer to Virtual Machine Manager fails with error 2901

This article helps you fix an issue in which you get error 2901 when you add a Citrix XenServer to Virtual Machine Manager.

Original product version:   System Center 2012 Virtual Machine Manager
Original KB number:   2679668

Symptoms

Adding a Citrix XenServer 6.0 computer as a host in System Center 2012 Virtual Machine Manager fails with the following error:

Error (2901)
The operation did not complete successfully because of a parameter or call sequence that is not valid.

Recommended Action
Ensure that the parameters are valid, and then try the operation again.

Cause

This can occur in either of the following situations:

• The certificate name doesn't match the name you're using in the wizard.
• You need to disable automatic creation of logical networks and virtual networks.

Resolution

If the certificate name matches the name you are using in the wizard, turn off the automatic creation of local network and virtual networks in the Virtual Machine Manager console. To do this, navigate to Settings, select General, double-click Network Settings, and then uncheck the following boxes:

• Create logical networks automatically
• Create virtual networks automatically