Failed To Get Targeted Update Error 0x87d00215 =link= Here
Dealing with the 0x87d00215 error in Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM) usually means the client is essentially saying,
If the client knows it needs an update but cannot find it, sync issues are often the culprit. Check the wsyncmgr.log on your site server. Look for any synchronization failures.
Certificate Issues: Expired or incorrect certificates (such as the WSUS/SUP certificate in IIS) can block the client from communicating securely with the update server. Failed To Get Targeted Update Error 0x87d00215
Troubleshooting the "Failed To Get Targeted Update Error 0x87d00215"
Solutions to Resolve Error 0x87d00215
Workarounds
9. Quick Reference Summary Table
| Problem Area | Fix Command / Action |
|--------------|----------------------|
| Update components | Stop services, rename SoftwareDistribution & Catroot2 |
| WMI corruption | winmgmt /salvagerepository |
| System file corruption | DISM then sfc /scannow |
| BITS queue stuck | bitsadmin /reset /allusers |
| WSUS targeting | wuauclt /resetauthorization /detectnow |
| Registry policy | Delete TargetReleaseVersion keys |
| Ultimate fix | In-place upgrade via Media Creation Tool | Dealing with the 0x87d00215 error in Microsoft Configuration
Troubleshooting SCCM Error 0x87d00215: Failed To Get Targeted Update
- Go to Configuration Manager Properties on the client machine.
- Click the Actions tab.
- Select Machine Policy Retrieval & Evaluation Cycle and click Run Now.
- Check UpdatesDeployment.log to see if the error clears.
