Failed To Get Targeted Update Error 0x87d00215 -

The 0x87d00215 error is a common headache for IT administrators using Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM). This error typically indicates that the SCCM client has successfully located the required update but is unable to process or download the targeted deployment metadata.

Rename C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution to SoftwareDistribution.old . Restart the services.

Is this a (like Chrome/Adobe) or a standard Windows patch ? Failed To Get Targeted Update Error 0x87d00215

Are you seeing any in the DataTransferService.log ?

Select and click Run Now . Select Software Inventory Cycle and click Run Now . ⚡ Advanced Solutions Clear the CCM Cache The 0x87d00215 error is a common headache for

Check that the Boundary Group has an assigned containing the update content. 3. Refresh the Machine Policy

✅ Ensure the client is within a valid DP range. Restart the services

Sometimes the client is working off an outdated set of instructions. Open > Configuration Manager . Go to the Actions tab.

If multiple clients are failing with 0x87d00215, the issue is likely on the server side. In the SCCM Console, find the . Identify the specific update package.