In this post, I’ll show you how to find the ScopeID in SCCM using different methods that include ConfigMgr console, PowerShell, and SQL Query.
A Scope ID is a unique identifier that is used internally to distinguish objects within the SCCM infrastructure. SCCM ScopeIDs (CI_UniqueIDs) are part of the Object IDs assigned to various objects, such as packages, applications, collections, and other resources.
Scope IDs are stored in the SCCM database to ensure uniqueness across distributed environments. One classic example where you would have seen the ScopeID is when the task sequence fails to resolve the dependencies due to a missing application. In this scenario, finding the ScopeID reveals the application that is missing on the remote distribution point.
How to Find the ScopeID in SCCM
If you’re troubleshooting deployments with SCCM, the ScopeID helps you uniquely identify and target specific objects, especially in environments with multiple sites or hierarchies. Let’s explore different methods to determine the ScopeID of objects in Configuration Manager.
Method 1: Using the SCCM Console:
In the ConfigMgr console, navigate to the Software Library workspace. Select the Application or Package for which you want to determine the Scope ID. Right-click on a column detail name and add the CI Unique ID column. The console now displays the ScopeID of all the objects under the CI Unique ID column.
To check the content status of all applications, packages, and other objects, go to Monitoring > Overview > Distribution Status > Content Status. Include the Object ID column to view the ScopeID for each individual objects.
Method 2: Using PowerShell
The below PowerShell command retrieves the ScopeIDs including the localized display names of all the applications in SCCM.
Get-CMApplication | Select-Object -Property Localizeddisplayname, CI_UniqueID
To find the Scope ID of an individual application in SCCM, use the below PowerShell command. Replace the name of the application in the below command before running it.
Get-CMApplication -Name "7-Zip 24.09 (EXE-x64)"| Select-Object -Property Localizeddisplayname, CI_UniqueID
Method 3: Using SQL Query
If you have access to the SCCM database, you can query the relevant tables to find the ScopeID. The below SQL query shows the ScopeIDs for all applications in the database.
SELECT DisplayName, ModelName FROM v_Applications
Further Reading
You may find the below guides useful.
- Find SCCM Application Deployment Details using SQL Query
- Fix SCCM Package Pending State not processed
- Find the Package ID of SCCM Application
- How to Delete an Application in SCCM
- View Content Distribution Status in SCCM
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