There is another solution for this problem, which is caused by an error in the /usr/lib/vmware/modules/source/vmmon.tar
See:
https://communities.vmware.com/t5/VMware-Workstation-Pro/VM-Workstation-16-1-gt-16-2-1-on-Ubuntu-21-...
Is still working for me.
Ubuntu version 22.04, 20.04.4, Processor intel i5, 16 GB Ram
