--- title: "esx.problem.vfat.filesystem.full.scratch" description: "The host scratch partition, which is the VFAT filesystem, is full. There is an issue with the filesystem on the ESX/ESXi server. See the event description for more detailed information specific to this event." canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/esx.problem.vfat.filesystem.full.scratch.html" breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event-Based Rules > vSphere Host Storage Warning > esx.problem.vfat.filesystem.full.scratch" dateModified: "2026-09-10" --- # esx.problem.vfat.filesystem.full.scratch ## Summary The host scratch partition, which is the VFAT filesystem, is full. ## Causes There is an issue with the filesystem on the ESX/ESXi server. ## Resolutions See the event description for more detailed information specific to this event. Review this [VMware KB article](https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/1003564) for more information. ## External Refer to the [VMware Online Documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/) for more information on vCenter event messages and possible solutions.