# Instance(s) Stuck in "MIGRATING" State After Abort Migration Action

## Problem

The instance is stuck in migrating state after the migration was aborted manually.

## Environment

* Platform9 Managed OpenStack - All Versions
* Nova

## Cause

The exact root cause is not known. The instance was stuck with status as "MIGRATING" after running the below command to abort the migration.

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nova live-migration-abort [UID] [migration_task]
```

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## Resolution

Restart the `pf9-ostackhost` service on the host running the affected instance.

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```bash
systemctl restart pf9-ostackhost
```

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