Purpose

The purpose of this document is to address the error

Could not find a part of the path 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Update Services\Schema\baseapplicabilityrules.xsd'

when running the Configuration Checker in Patch for SCCM.

Symptoms

When running the Configuration Checker on Patch for SCCM, the below error shows when trying to test the setup of the plugin and the connection to WSUS.

In the Shavlik Patch.log file, you'll find the below message:

Connected to server version (6.3.9600.18694) using client API version (4.0.0.0). $$<Shavlik Patch><09-29-2017 08:52:18.771+300><thread=4 (0x4)>

Warning on check 'Check for a secure connection to the WSUS server.' : An SSL connection to the WSUS server is recommended. $$<Shavlik Patch><09-29-2017 08:52:18.784+300><thread=4 (0x4)>

Error on check 'A connection can be made to the WSUS server using the port specified.' : Could not find a part of the path 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Update Services\Schema\baseapplicabilityrules.xsd'.

Cause

The installation of WSUS has either become corrupt or was not installed correctly during the initial installation.

Resolution

A full reinstall and proper reconfiguration of WSUS is required to correct this issue.

Additional Information

Obtaining and viewing logs for issues related to Patch for SCCM

Microsoft TechNet: Could not find a part of the path 'C:\Program Files\Update Services\Schema...

Affected Product(s)

Ivanti Patch for SCCM 2.x