Fix SCCM Create Bootable Media Error 80070002

In this post, I will explain why you encounter error 80070002 when creating TS bootable media in SCCM and solutions to resolve it.

With Configuration Manager, you can create a bootable media using a create task sequence media wizard. This contains a boot image, optional prestart commands and associated files. This media often used to perform bare-metal installation of Windows. In the latest versions of ConfigMgr, bootable media can download cloud-based content.

Creating a USB bootable media with SCCM is generally straightforward; however, in rare instances, errors may occur. By analyzing the error code and reviewing the SCCM logs, you can effectively troubleshoot the problem and identify an appropriate solution.

Error 80070002 When Creating TS Bootable Media in SCCM

The create media error 80070002 in SCCM occurs when a required file or files cannot be found during the media creation process. This issue can be resolved by either recreating the boot image or upgrading your SCCM to the latest current branch version.

In the screenshot below, the CreateTSMedia.log shows that USB bootable media failed with createmedia.exe finished with error code 80070002. This issue occurs when attempted to create ISO from a remote server or on the SCCM server itself.

Solution 1: Upgrade SCCM version

Upgrading SCCM to the latest current branch version resolves the create media error 80070002. This solution was shared by a user on the SCCM community forums who recently experienced this issue after trying out several troubleshooting steps. The user was running ConfigMgr version 2403 and upgrading to version 2503 resolved this issue.

Solution 2: Re-create boot images

If your boot image contains incompatible drivers or has required files missing, you may encounter error while creating a bootable media using SCCM. Therefore, make sure your boot image contains valid drivers added for deployment and any incompatible driver files must be removed from it.

If you are finding it difficult to identify the incompatible drivers, try recreating the boot image in SCCM and adding the new drivers again. This will resolve both OSD errors and bootable media creation errors.

I hope this guide has successfully helped you resolve the boot media creation error 80070002 in SCCM. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to share them in the comments below.

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