diff --git a/ipaserver/install/server/install.py b/ipaserver/install/server/install.py
index de6b5b312..d7eb0bfac 100644
--- a/ipaserver/install/server/install.py
+++ b/ipaserver/install/server/install.py
@@ -1042,6 +1042,10 @@ def uninstall(installer):
 
     rv = 0
 
+    # further steps assumes that temporary directories exists so rather
+    # ensure they are created
+    tasks.create_tmpfiles_dirs()
+
     print("Shutting down all IPA services")
     try:
         services.knownservices.ipa.stop()