How to install or update packages in Red Hat Satellite 6?

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Issue

Unable to update and install packages in Red Hat Satellite 6.
Command yum update and yum install is not working.

Installing or upgrading a package fails with below error:

WARNING: Excluding 11567 updates due to foreman-protector. 
Use foreman-maintain packages install/update <package> 
to safely install packages without restrictions.

Is yum update or yum install command blocked on Red Hat Satellite 6?

Environment

Red Hat Satellite 6

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