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How to fix invalid api version in Kubernetes

KubernetesBEGINNERMEDIUM

Error when manifest specifies unsupported apiVersion

What this error means

apiVersion does not exist in cluster

Typical symptoms

unable to recognize
API rejects
no matches error
validation fails
explain missing

Common causes

typo version
not registered
deprecated
newer only
CRD missing

How to fix "invalid api version"

1Check version

cat manifest | head

2List versions

kubectl api-versions

3Check resource

kubectl explain resource

4Fix version

Use apps/v1 correct version

5Check CRD

Advanced notes

APIs evolve across versions. Deprecated may still work. Use convert for migration. Custom resources need CRDs.

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Official resources & further reading

📚Kubernetes Official Documentation
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Kubernetes Docs: API Overview(Official Docs)
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Kubernetes Docs: Kubernetes API Conventions(Official Docs)
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Stack Overflow: Kubernetes YAML API version issues(Stack Overflow)

kubectl get crd

6Check k8s version

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