package libsnappy1v5:amd64 1.1.8-1build1 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration

[Mahi Aminu Aliyu]

Trying to update my system this error rise "Errors were encountered while processing:
 libsnappy1v5:amd64
E: Sub-process /usr/bin/dpkg returned an error code (1)
"

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 20.04
Package: libsnappy1v5:amd64 1.1.8-1build1
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 5.4.0-39.43-generic 5.4.41
Uname: Linux 5.4.0-39-generic x86_64
ApportVersion: 2.20.11-0ubuntu27.3
Architecture: amd64
CasperMD5CheckResult: skip
Date: Fri Jun 26 00:21:35 2020
DuplicateSignature:
 package:libsnappy1v5:amd64:1.1.8-1build1
 Setting up python3-distupgrade (1:20.04.19) ...
 dpkg: error processing package libsnappy1v5:amd64 (--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 2020-06-24 (1 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS "Focal Fossa" - Release amd64 (20200423)
Python3Details: /usr/bin/python3.8, Python 3.8.2, python3-minimal, 3.8.2-0ubuntu2
PythonDetails: N/A
RelatedPackageVersions:
 dpkg 1.19.7ubuntu3
 apt 2.0.2ubuntu0.1
SourcePackage: snappy
Title: package libsnappy1v5:amd64 1.1.8-1build1 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)

[James Page (james-page)]

dpkg: error processing package libsnappy1v5:amd64 (--configure):
 package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should
 reinstall it before attempting configuration

try "sudo apt install --reinstall libsnappy1v5"

Marking Invalid as this is likely a localised install issue rather than a software bug.