Create certificate if user dont have

portal/models/member.py

@@ -315,7 +315,7 @@ class Member(object):
         # Return operation dictionary.
         return operation
 
-    def create_certificate(member_urn, credential, **kwargs):
+    def create_certificate(self, credential, member_urn, **kwargs):
         ''' This is the method used to create a member's certificate in the
         CH. It is possible to automatically create and store a private key
         alongside the certificate, or just sign an optional CSR in the
@@ -324,6 +324,9 @@ class Member(object):
         ATTENTION: With the current CH implementation, it is not necessary to
         call this method via Portal. The member certificate is created with
         the activation of member account.
+
+        UPDATE: To fix bug in CH, now, this method is called to generate certifcate
+        if update fails
         '''
 
         # Set parameter dictionary.

portal/views/views_certs.py

@@ -100,6 +100,11 @@ def renew_cert(request):
         operation = Member().update_certificate(
             credential=Portal.get_portal_credential(), member_urn=member_urn)
 
+        # Create certificate if user doesnt have
+        if operation.get('operation_status', '') != 'success':
+            operation = Member().create_certificate(
+                credential=Portal.get_portal_credential(), member_urn=member_urn)
+
     # Check if a post request was submitted and if upload_cert
     # flag is in request.
     elif 'upload_cert' in request.POST: