Error when creating an Instance from an AMI

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I'm struggling to get an instance launched from an AMI. I'm getting the error "The instance configuration for this AWS Marketplace product is not supported. Please see the AWS Marketplace site for more information about supported instance types, regions, and operating systems."

The AMI came from a g4dn.4xlarge instance in the Ohio region. I copied the instance to the UAE region, tried to create an instance from that and got the error. Seeing that only g5 instances were available, I upgraded my original instance to g5.4xlarge, created an AMI, copied it to UAE, and creating an instance from it gives the same error. 
I cannot figure out what's in the AMI that I'm not adding to the new instance config.

MikeLim · Answer

From error message, it seems that you are using a AWS Marketplace AMI.

Some Marketplace AMIs may only be available for specific [instance types](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/marketplace/latest/userguide/single-ami-instance-types.html) and [AWS Regions or countries](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/marketplace/latest/userguide/single-ami-regions.html).  Do visit the corresponding Marketplace page to view available options. You may need to contact the Marketplace AMI owner for additional assistance.

TheOCRReport · Answer

Ah, it's possible I used an NVidia one. I know I looked into it but wasn't certain. Is there a way to tell on the instance?

Nevermind, I see it's in the details. Thanks!

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