Azure Pipeline Fails With System.AccessToken

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Azure Pipeline Fails with System.AccessToken: A Step-by-Step Guide to Troubleshooting

Introduction

Azure Pipelines is a powerful tool for automating the build, test, and deployment of software applications. However, when using Azure Pipelines with Terraform, users may encounter issues with the System.AccessToken. In this article, we will explore the causes of this error and provide a step-by-step guide to troubleshooting and resolving the issue.

Understanding the Error

The error message "TF14045: The identity with type 'Microsoft.TeamFoundation.ServiceIdentity' could not be found" indicates that the Azure Pipelines is unable to find the required identity to authenticate with the Azure DevOps service. This error is typically caused by the use of the System.AccessToken instead of a regular Personal Access Token (PAT).

Affected Resource(s)

The affected resource in this case is the azuredevops_serviceendpoint_kubernetes resource, which is used to create a service connection between Azure DevOps and a Kubernetes cluster.

Terraform Configuration Files

The Terraform configuration file is used to define the Azure DevOps service endpoint and the Kubernetes cluster. The relevant code snippet is shown below:

# Create Service Connection after aks deployment
resource "azuredevops_serviceendpoint_kubernetes" "adoToAks" {
    project_id            = var.project_id
    service_endpoint_name = var.service_endpoint_name
    apiserver_url            = azurerm_kubernetes_cluster.adx.kube_config[0].host
    authorization_type       = "AzureSubscription"
    azure_subscription {
        subscription_id     = var.subId
        subscription_name   = var.subscription_name
        tenant_id           = var.tenant_id
        resourcegroup_id    = var.rg_AKS_name
        cluster_name        = var.aks_name
        cluster_admin       = true
    }
 }

Debug Output

The debug output shows the error message "TF14045: The identity with type 'Microsoft.TeamFoundation.ServiceIdentity' could not be found".

Panic Output

The panic output is not available in this case, as the error is not a panic.

Expected Behavior

The expected behavior is that the Azure Pipelines should use the System.AccessToken to authenticate with the Azure DevOps service.

Actual Behavior

The actual behavior is that the Azure Pipelines fails with the error message "TF14045: The identity with type 'Microsoft.TeamFoundation.ServiceIdentity' could not be found".

Steps to Reproduce

To reproduce the issue, follow these steps:

  1. Create a new Azure Pipeline project.
  2. Add a task to the pipeline that runs the Terraform apply command.
  3. In the task settings, set the AZDO_ORG_SERVICE_URL and AZDO_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN environment variables to the values of the System.AccessToken.
  4. Run the pipeline.

Important Factoids

There are no important factoids to note in this case.

References

There are no references to other GitHub issues or pull requests.

Troubleshooting Steps

To troubleshoot this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Check the Terraform version: Ensure that the Terraform version is up-to-date. You can check the version by running the command terraform -v.
  2. Check the Azure DevOps service endpoint: Verify that the Azure DevOps service endpoint is correctly configured. You can check the endpoint by running the command az devops service-endpoint show --name <endpoint_name>.
  3. Check the System.AccessToken: Verify that the System.AccessToken is correctly set in the Azure Pipelines. You can check the token by running the command az devops token show --name <token_name>.
  4. Check the Azure subscription: Verify that the Azure subscription is correctly configured. You can check the subscription by running the command az account show.
  5. Check the Kubernetes cluster: Verify that the Kubernetes cluster is correctly configured. You can check the cluster by running the command kubectl get nodes.

Resolving the Issue

To resolve the issue, follow these steps:

  1. Use a regular PAT: Instead of using the System.AccessToken, use a regular PAT to authenticate with the Azure DevOps service.
  2. Update the Terraform configuration: Update the Terraform configuration to use the regular PAT instead of the System.AccessToken.
  3. Run the pipeline again: Run the pipeline again to verify that the issue is resolved.

By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve the issue with the System.AccessToken in Azure Pipelines.
Azure Pipeline Fails with System.AccessToken: Q&A

Introduction

In our previous article, we explored the causes of the error "TF14045: The identity with type 'Microsoft.TeamFoundation.ServiceIdentity' could not be found" in Azure Pipelines when using the System.AccessToken. We also provided a step-by-step guide to troubleshooting and resolving the issue. In this article, we will answer some frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to this issue.

Q: What is the System.AccessToken?

A: The System.AccessToken is a token that is automatically generated by Azure Pipelines when a pipeline is run. It is used to authenticate with the Azure DevOps service.

Q: Why is the System.AccessToken not working?

A: The System.AccessToken is not working because it is not a valid token for authenticating with the Azure DevOps service. The System.AccessToken is only valid for a short period of time and is not suitable for use in production environments.

Q: What is the difference between the System.AccessToken and a regular PAT?

A: The System.AccessToken and a regular PAT are both tokens that can be used to authenticate with the Azure DevOps service. However, the System.AccessToken is automatically generated by Azure Pipelines and is only valid for a short period of time, whereas a regular PAT is a manually created token that can be used for a longer period of time.

Q: How do I troubleshoot the issue with the System.AccessToken?

A: To troubleshoot the issue with the System.AccessToken, follow these steps:

  1. Check the Terraform version: Ensure that the Terraform version is up-to-date.
  2. Check the Azure DevOps service endpoint: Verify that the Azure DevOps service endpoint is correctly configured.
  3. Check the System.AccessToken: Verify that the System.AccessToken is correctly set in the Azure Pipelines.
  4. Check the Azure subscription: Verify that the Azure subscription is correctly configured.
  5. Check the Kubernetes cluster: Verify that the Kubernetes cluster is correctly configured.

Q: How do I resolve the issue with the System.AccessToken?

A: To resolve the issue with the System.AccessToken, follow these steps:

  1. Use a regular PAT: Instead of using the System.AccessToken, use a regular PAT to authenticate with the Azure DevOps service.
  2. Update the Terraform configuration: Update the Terraform configuration to use the regular PAT instead of the System.AccessToken.
  3. Run the pipeline again: Run the pipeline again to verify that the issue is resolved.

Q: Can I use the System.AccessToken in production environments?

A: No, the System.AccessToken is not suitable for use in production environments. It is only valid for a short period of time and is not secure.

Q: How do I generate a regular PAT?

A: To generate a regular PAT, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Azure DevOps organization settings.
  2. Click on the "Personal access tokens" tab.
  3. Click on the "New token" button.
  4. Enter a name for the token and select the permissions that you want to grant.
  5. Click on the "Create" button.

Q: How do I use a regular PAT in Azure Pipelines?

A: To use a regular PAT in Azure Pipelines, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Azure Pipelines project settings.
  2. Click on the "Variables" tab.
  3. Click on the "New variable" button.
  4. Enter a name for the variable and select the regular PAT as the value.
  5. Click on the "Save" button.

By following these FAQs, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve the issue with the System.AccessToken in Azure Pipelines.