Cause: The evaluation of `__kdump_authorized_keys is defined` was happening after the evaluation of `(__kdump_authorized_keys.content ...)`. I guess the parentheses cause the evaluation to happen first, regardless of the `if` conditional. Consequence: If authorized_keys were not found, the role would attempt to evaluate the undefined `__kdump_authorized_keys` and fail. Fix: Use the `defined` filter `d` with `__kdump_authorized_keys` to define the value as an empty line, and omit the `if` clause. Result: The role does not fail if authorized_keys are missing. Signed-off-by: Rich Megginson <rmeggins@redhat.com>