While registering system using `rhn_register` or Software Updater it fails with "Installation number invalid" error.

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Issue

  • Cannot register Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server using "Software Updater" application.
  • While attempting to register Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 server using "Software Updater" application, getting the following error message.
The installation number you have provided (xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) is invalid.
Please check the number and try again or try another option listed on the 'Access a subscription' screen.
  • This message is received on the "Access a subscription" page of the "Registering for software updates" portion of the "Software Updater" application.
  • While registering system using rhn_register command, it fails with following error message.
Installation Number is invalid

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5
  • Red Hat Network (RHN)

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