How to delete a PostgreSQL Flexible database in a failed provisioning state?

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How to delete a PostgreSQL Flexible database in a failed provisioning state?

Daniel Colgrove 20

A PostgreSQL Flexible Server was configured in the portal but failed during provisioning with the error "The resource operation completed with terminal provisioning state 'Failed'." It is now stuck in a failed provisioning state. The server does not appear in the output of az postgres flexible list, and accessing the Overview page in the portal results in the error "Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'createdAt')". The option to delete the server is not available. What steps can be taken to remove this stranded resource?

Scott Wright 0 Reputation points

2025-09-08T07:14:39.0066667+00:00

Sometimes, the server resource (or related resources like the network interface, subnet, or private endpoint) remains in a failed state. Navigate to the Resource Group where the server was created.
Saraswathi Devadula 16,040 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-09-09T04:24:39.65+00:00

Hello Daniel Colgrove
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Scott Wright 0 Reputation points

2025-09-08T07:14:39.0066667+00:00

Sometimes, the server resource (or related resources like the network interface, subnet, or private endpoint) remains in a failed state. Navigate to the Resource Group where the server was created.
Saraswathi Devadula 16,040 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-09-09T04:24:39.65+00:00

Hello Daniel Colgrove
We noticed we haven't received a response from you regarding the last update. If you've found a resolution, we’d greatly appreciate it if you could share it with the community, as it might benefit others. If not, please let us know, and we’ll provide further details and do our best to assist you.

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Saraswathi Devadula 16,040 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hello Daniel Colgrove

Initially, you were able to view the Azure database for PostgreSQL flexible server in the azure portal, which was not created with provision failed error.

As informed, we did ARM cache refresh from the backend and now you cannot see the Server in the portal.

Saraswathi Devadula 16,040 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-09-11T12:00:10.04+00:00

Hello Daniel Colgrove
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