Unable to delete recovery service vault

If you are unable to delete the Recovery Services vault despite having no backup items, ensure that all dependencies have been removed. Here are some steps to check:

1. Verify Backup Items: Double-check that there are no backup items, backup management servers, or replicated items listed in the vault. You can do this from the Essentials pane in the vault menu.
2. Check for Registered Storage Accounts: Ensure that all registered storage accounts are unregistered. Go to the vault dashboard menu > Backup Infrastructure > Storage Accounts and unregister any listed accounts.
3. Remove Private Endpoints: Ensure there are no Private endpoints created for the vault. Go to the vault dashboard menu > Settings > Networking, and check under Private access.
4. Disable Soft Delete: If the Soft Delete feature is enabled, you need to disable it before deleting the vault. Go to Properties -> Security Settings and disable the Soft Delete feature.
5. Use Azure Resource Manager (ARM): If you are still unable to delete the vault, consider using the Azure Resource Manager client to force the deletion. Ensure that all dependencies are removed before attempting this.

If you've completed all these steps and still encounter issues, you may want to consult Azure support for further assistance.

Hi jansen m

Here are some steps and checks you can follow to resolve this issue:

1. Check for Soft Deleted Items: Even if you don't see any current backup items, it's possible there are soft-deleted items that are preventing the vault from being deleted. You can check for these by going to the Backup items section of the vault. If any items are marked as soft deleted, you'll need to permanently delete them.
2. Multi-User Authorization (MUA): If MUA is enabled, you’ll need the necessary permissions from the security administrator to proceed with the deletion. Make sure MUA is disabled before attempting to delete the vault.
3. Remove Unlinked Resources: Ensure there are no registered storage accounts or other resources associated with the vault. This includes checking under Backup Infrastructure in the vault dashboard for any linked storage accounts that need to be unregistered.
4. Disable Soft Delete: If soft delete is enabled, you'll need to disable it first. Remove any security features enabled on the vault. I
5. Final Attempt to Delete the Vault: After ensuring the above steps are completed, go back to the Recovery Services Vaults section, select your vault, and try to delete it again using the portal.

References:

• Delete a Recovery Services vault
• Disabling Soft Delete
• Permanently Deleting Soft Deleted Backup Items
• Multi-User Authorization
• Unregister a Storage Account

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