I tried to use "Use an existing virtual machine on the Replica server as an initial copy". I exported VM on primary and exported the same VM on replica keeping the same GUID. To make sure it has the same GUID I used powershell to confirm and that part looks good.
When I wanted to enable replication using mentioned method, i got an error "Hyperv is not in a state to accept replication on the Replica server when using existing VM to start initial replication".
I have replication working on primary and replica server using certificates for a long time that means replication is properly configured and it is working from primary to replica and vice versa.
I tried to use the same method using another primary and replica server but got the same error.
We have 2012r2 server on both primary and replica.
Appreciate any help.