package libsdl-image1.2:i386 1.2.12-5build4 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration

[balkishan]

failed to install programs and updates in system. can't remove this package.

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 17.04
Package: libsdl-image1.2:i386 1.2.12-5build4
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.10.0-21.23-generic 4.10.11
Uname: Linux 4.10.0-21-generic i686
ApportVersion: 2.20.4-0ubuntu4.1
Architecture: i386
Date: Tue May 30 20:10:09 2017
DuplicateSignature:
 package:libsdl-image1.2:i386:1.2.12-5build4
 Processing triggers for gnome-menus (3.13.3-6ubuntu5) ...
 dpkg: error processing package libsdl-image1.2:i386 (--configure):
  package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should
ErrorMessage: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration
InstallationDate: Installed on 2017-05-17 (13 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 17.04 "Zesty Zapus" - Release i386 (20170412)
RelatedPackageVersions:
 dpkg 1.18.10ubuntu2
 apt 1.4
SourcePackage: sdl-image1.2
Title: package libsdl-image1.2:i386 1.2.12-5build4 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)

[dino99 (9d9)]

That version is now dead
http://news.softpedia.com/news/ubuntu-17-04-zesty-zapus-has-reached-end-of-life-upgrade-to-ubuntu-17-10-now-519360.shtml