To land k8s bump https://github.com/openshift/kubernetes/pull/641 I had to disable 'API data in etcd should be stored at the correct location and version for all resources' due to differences coming from the bump.
PR was https://github.com/openshift/origin/pull/26039
Fix in https://github.com/openshift/origin/pull/26054
Checked testgrid https://testgrid.k8s.io/redhat-openshift-ocp-release-4.8-informing#periodic-ci-openshift-release-master-ci-4.8-e2e-gcp-serial&sort-by-flakiness, the e2etest [1] was back and ran passed since May 9th, so move the bug VERIFIED. [1] openshift-tests.[sig-api-machinery] API data in etcd should be stored at the correct location and version for all resources [Serial] [Suite:openshift/conformance/serial]
Since the problem described in this bug report should be resolved in a recent advisory, it has been closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For information on the advisory (Moderate: OpenShift Container Platform 4.8.2 bug fix and security update), and where to find the updated files, follow the link below. If the solution does not work for you, open a new bug report. https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:2438