---
title: "esx.problem.vm.kill.unexpected.fault.failure"
description: "The VM using the config file could not fault in a guest physical page from the hypervisor level swap file. The VM is terminated as further progress is impossible. There is an issue with the resource management for this host."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/esx.problem.vm.kill.unexpected.fault.failure.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event-Based Rules > vSphere Host Error > esx.problem.vm.kill.unexpected.fault.failure"
dateModified: "2026-09-10"
---

# esx.problem.vm.kill.unexpected.fault.failure

## Summary

The VM using the config file could not fault in a guest physical page from the hypervisor level swap file. The VM is terminated as further progress is impossible.

## Causes

There is an issue with the resource management for this host. Review the event description for detail on the cause.

## Resolutions

See the [vSphere Resource Management Guide](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.resmgmt.doc/GUID-98BD5A8A-260A-494F-BAAE-74781F5C4B87.html) for more information.

## External

Refer to the [VMware Online Documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/) for more information.