---
title: "esx.problem.vm.kill.unexpected.noSwapResponse"
description: "The VM did not respond to swap actions and is forcefully powered off to prevent system instability. There is an issue with the resource management for this host. Review the event description for detail on the cause."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/esx.problem.vm.kill.unexpected.noswapresponse.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event-Based Rules > vSphere Host Error > esx.problem.vm.kill.unexpected.noSwapResponse"
dateModified: "2026-09-10"
---

# esx.problem.vm.kill.unexpected.noSwapResponse

## Summary

The VM did not respond to swap actions and is forcefully powered off to prevent system instability.

## 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.