---
title: "VmOrphanedEvent"
description: "This event records a virtual machine for which no host is responsible. VM does not exist on the host. Check that host and datastore exists and connection is properly configured. Check VM registration in vCenter."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/mp/kb/vmorphanedevent.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam MP for VMware Online Knowledge Base > Event-Based Rules > Virtual Machine Warning > VmOrphanedEvent"
dateModified: "2026-09-10"
---

# VmOrphanedEvent

## Summary

This event records a virtual machine for which no host is responsible.

## Causes

VM does not exist on the host.

## Resolutions

Check that host and datastore exists and connection is properly configured. Check VM registration in vCenter.

## External

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