Table of Contents
- Scenario
- What Causes the Error?
- How to Fix the Error?
- Method 1: Renew Certificate Templates
- Method 2: Modify Certificate Templates Permissions
- Method 3: Check Certificate Templates Enrollment Permissions
- Method 4: Check Active Directory Certificate Services Configuration
- Method 5: Check Network and Server Connectivity
- Method 6: Reinstall Active Directory Certificate Services
- Conclusion
Scenario:
You are attempting to issue a certificate using Active Directory Certificate Services. However, you receive an error message stating “No certificate templates could be found.” This error can be frustrating and confusing, especially if you are not sure what it means or how to fix it. In this article, we will explain what causes this error and provide some methods for resolving it.
What Causes the Error?
The error message “No certificate templates could be found” typically appears when the certificate template you are trying to use is not available or cannot be accessed. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including: – The certificate template has been deleted. – The certificate template has expired. – The certificate template has been modified and the changes have not been propagated. – The certificate template permissions have been modified and are no longer valid. – The certificate template enrollment permissions have been modified and are no longer valid. – There is a problem with the Active Directory Certificate Services configuration. – There is a problem with network or server connectivity.
How to Fix the Error?
There are several methods for fixing the “No certificate templates could be found” error. We will discuss each method in detail below.
Method 1: Renew Certificate Templates
If the certificate template has expired or has been deleted, you can renew the template by following these steps: – Open the Certification Authority console. – Right-click on Certificate Templates and select Manage. – Find the expired or deleted certificate template and right-click on it. – Select Renew and follow the prompts to renew the template.
Method 2: Modify Certificate Templates Permissions
If the certificate template permissions have been modified, you can modify them back to their default settings by following these steps: – Open the Certification Authority console. – Right-click on Certificate Templates and select Manage. – Find the certificate template that is causing the error and right-click on it. – Select Properties and go to the Security tab. – Make sure the default permissions are set. If not, click on Default and then OK.
Method 3: Check Certificate Templates Enrollment Permissions
If the certificate template enrollment permissions have been modified, you can modify them back to their default settings by following these steps: – Open the Certification Authority console. – Right-click on Certificate Templates and select Manage. – Find the certificate template that is causing the error and right-click on it. – Select Properties and go to the Security tab. – Click on Advanced and then click on Enroll. – Make sure the default permissions are set. If not, click on Default and then OK.
Method 4: Check Active Directory Certificate Services Configuration
If there is a problem with the Active Directory Certificate Services configuration, you can try to fix it by following these steps: – Open the Certification Authority console. – Right-click on the server name and select Properties. – Go to the Extensions tab and make sure that Certificate Services Client – Certificate Enrollment Policy and Certificate Services Client – Certificate Enrollment Service are both selected. – If they are not selected, select them and click on OK.
Method 5: Check Network and Server Connectivity
If there is a problem with network or server connectivity, you can try to fix it by following these steps: – Check the network and server connectivity. – Make sure that the Active Directory Certificate Services is running. – Check the event logs for any errors or warnings related to Active Directory Certificate Services.
Method 6: Reinstall Active Directory Certificate Services
If none of the above methods work, you can try to reinstall Active Directory Certificate Services by following these steps: – Uninstall Active Directory Certificate Services. – Restart the server. – Reinstall Active Directory Certificate Services.
Conclusion
The “No certificate templates could be found” error can be frustrating and confusing, but there are several methods for resolving it. By following the methods outlined in this article, you should be able to issue certificates through Active Directory Certificate Services without encountering this error.