Subscription Manager reports error

Solution Unverified - Updated -

Issue

Red Hat Enterprse Linux v.5 always pulls Desktop subscription instead of Server subscription. This is accompanied by the following message:


"A subscription-activating installation number was found on disk, but we were not able to activate it (An unknown error occurred). We used existing active subscription slots available in the rhn account instead..."

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • System registered in Red Hat Network Classic

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