Verify the IP address the device received in WinPE (hit F8 and type ipconfig ). Ensure that IP range is explicitly defined in your SCCM Boundaries and attached to the correct Boundary Group. 5. Network Access Account (NAA) or Permissions
In the context of SCCM PXE booting, Exit Code 14 typically maps to a or "Access Denied" issue during the HTTP/HTTPS request. Essentially, the WinPE environment is asking the Management Point for the policy and instructions (the variable file), but the MP is saying "I don't have it" or "You aren't allowed to see it." 1. Check the Date and Time (The Most Common Culprit) unable to download pxe variable file. exit code 14 sccm
If the device was previously imaged and the Task Sequence was marked as "Required," SCCM might think the job is already done or stuck. Verify the IP address the device received in
In some configurations, the device needs to authenticate to pull the variables. Network Access Account (NAA) or Permissions In the
Ensure your Network Access Account is configured correctly and the password hasn't expired. Additionally, if you are using Enhanced HTTP or PKI, ensure the certificates are valid and the MP is correctly configured to accept communication from "Workgroup" computers (which devices are during the PXE phase). 6. Examine the SMSTS.log To get the "smoking gun," you must look at the log file. While in WinPE, press F8 to open the Command Prompt. Navigate to X:\Windows\Temp\SMSTSLog\smsts.log .
If the MP is overwhelmed or the IIS services are down, it won't serve the variable file.