Unable to failover or delete a storage account

If you are unable to failover, delete, or modify your storage account due to it being stuck in a state requiring exclusive access, here are a few suggestions:

1. Check for ongoing operations: Sometimes, operations might still be in progress. You can check the status of operations on the Azure portal under the storage account's activity log.
2. Wait for the operation to complete: If the operation is taking longer than expected, it might eventually complete on its own. However, since it has been over 5 days, this may not be a viable option.
3. Contact Azure Support: If the storage account remains in this state, it is advisable to reach out to Azure Support for assistance. They can provide insights into the specific issue and help resolve it.
4. Use Azure PowerShell or CLI: If you haven't already, try using Azure PowerShell or Azure CLI to perform the operations. Sometimes, commands executed through these tools can bypass issues faced in the Azure portal.
5. Check for dependencies: Ensure that there are no other resources or dependencies tied to the storage account that might be causing the lock.
6. Failover: If the account is in a geo-redundant state and you are trying to failover, ensure that the failover conditions are met as per Azure's guidelines.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, Azure Support will be your best resource for further troubleshooting.

References:

• Changing Azure Storage redundancy configuration: FAQs
• Azure Storage Geo Priority Replication