Error 182 causes installation failure

Last updated on Aug 19, 2025

Learn how to resolve error code 182 "The created package does not contain the package to be installed" during Adobe app installation.

Error code 182 indicates that the created package does not contain the package to be installed. This usually happens when the package wasn't built correctly, or some files were lost or corrupted during download or transfer.

Solution

To resolve this error, follow these steps:

Sign in to Admin Console.

Check the package:

  • If it's still valid, re-download it.
  • If it has expired, recreate the package and then download it.

Extract the ZIP file before installation (Windows only).

Run the installer for the package.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.