The failed command must empty the volume cache before attempting the requested action to ensure that data is preserved. The empty volume cache subtask has taken too long, and therefore the command that you have submitted was not initiated so that other configuration activity can occur.
The system continues attempting to empty the volume cache.
The storage associated with the volume is probably overloaded.
Wait a few minutes to allow the volume cache to empty. Resubmit the command.
Alternatively, you can use the -force parameter, if the command supports the -force parameter, to bypass the empty volume cache subtask. However, specifying the -force parameter will discard cache data for the volume. Only use the -force flag with this command if you do not intend to use the existing contents of the volume.
In addition to the above actions, investigate the performance of the network storage devices associated with this volume. The performance of host applications using these devices might be degraded.
Remedial action to resolve a performance problem enables host application performance to return to optimal conditions, and prevents this error message from recurring when you resubmit the command that caused this error.