09-01-2021 06:47 AM
FAILED: install_add_activate_commit : Super package already added. Add operation not allowed. 'install remove inactive' can be used to discard added packages
So, I was upgrading a switch last evening to 16.12.05b using the following command:
install add file:flash:cat3k_caa-universalk9.16.12.05b.SPA.bin activate commit
The switch ran through the process to the last step which was to reboot. I inadvertently selected no reboot. I then attempted the upgrade process again and now I receive this error. I ended up just installing the upgrade using BUNDLE mode.
I've already run 'install remove inactive' and then attempted another INSTALL mode install and no change.
What do I need to do to fix this.
Thanks,
Andrew
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08-05-2025 04:53 AM
Tried the other steps too but did not work. Saw your comment and this was my problem too, Thanks!
10-15-2025 07:12 PM
The steps above did not work for me however I found I had a commit pending.
Running install commit before running install add rectified the issue for me
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