Failed To Get Targeted Update Error 0x87d00215 [top] -

The SCCM error 0x87d00215 typically translates to "Item not found". It generally occurs when a client is unable to locate the necessary update content or when a certificate/policy issue prevents the update from being recognized as applicable. Quick Fixes & Troubleshooting 1. Check Boundaries and Content Ensure the client can actually "see" the content source.

"I know I should be looking for something, but I can't find it or it doesn't apply to me" Technically, this translates to "Item not found" "Update not applicable" . Here is a breakdown of how to troubleshoot and fix it. Microsoft Learn 1. Check Boundary Groups (The "Where" Problem) Failed To Get Targeted Update Error 0x87d00215

Failed To Get Targeted Update Error 0x87d00215: A Comprehensive Guide to Troubleshooting The SCCM error 0x87d00215 typically translates to "Item

$WindowsUpdatePath = "HKLM:SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate"
Remove-ItemProperty -Path $WindowsUpdatePath -Name "TargetReleaseVersion" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path $WindowsUpdatePath -Name "TargetReleaseVersionInfo" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Restart-Service wuauserv, bits, cryptSvc

Issue Summary:I am encountering error 0x87d00215 when trying to deploy [Insert Update Name, e.g., Windows 11 23H2 Cumulative Update] to [Insert Scope, e.g., a specific collection of 50 machines]. The error appears in the UpdatesDeployment.log as: GetUpdateInfo - failed to get targeted update, error = 0x87d00215. Environment Details: SCCM Version: [e.g., 2309] Client OS: [e.g., Windows 10 22H2] Issue Summary: I am encountering error 0x87d00215 when

5. Method 2: Clear the SoftwareDistribution & Catroot2 Folders

The SoftwareDistribution folder holds downloaded update files. If one file is corrupted, the entire process fails with error 0x87d00215. The Catroot2 folder contains update signatures.

Common fixes

2. Root Causes

The error 0x87d00215 generally points to one or more of the following underlying issues:

Solution 4: Check for Corrupted System Files

  1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
  2. Run the following command: