package python3-pyqt5.qtsvg 5.11.2+dfsg-1ubuntu2 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration

[Jeff]

I can not install or uninstall from the software anymore, it just hangs at 0%

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 18.10
Package: python3-pyqt5.qtsvg 5.11.2+dfsg-1ubuntu2
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.18.0-13.14-generic 4.18.17
Uname: Linux 4.18.0-13-generic x86_64
ApportVersion: 2.20.10-0ubuntu13.1
AptOrdering:
 libarchive13:amd64: Install
 libcaca0:amd64: Install
 NULL: ConfigurePending
Architecture: amd64
Date: Tue Jan 15 17:20:26 2019
DuplicateSignature:
 package:python3-pyqt5.qtsvg:5.11.2+dfsg-1ubuntu2
 Setting up libarchive13:amd64 (3.2.2-5ubuntu0.1) ...
 dpkg: error processing package python3-pyqt5.qtsvg (--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 2019-01-15 (0 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 18.10 "Cosmic Cuttlefish" - Release amd64 (20181017.3)
Python3Details: /usr/bin/python3.6, Python 3.6.7, python3-minimal, 3.6.7-1~18.10
PythonDetails: /usr/bin/python2.7, Python 2.7.15+, python-minimal, 2.7.15-3
RelatedPackageVersions:
 dpkg 1.19.0.5ubuntu5
 apt 1.7.0
SourcePackage: pyqt5
Title: package python3-pyqt5.qtsvg 5.11.2+dfsg-1ubuntu2 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)