After some digging. I found a file /etc/texmf/updmap.cfg and removed it. I also search and purged all packages which put anything in a texmf folder on my system. Subsequently, I could install texlive again.
So my current working theory is that the /etc/texmf/updmap.cfg should be removed/replaced during the upgrade. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1900686 Title: Missing files in tex-common caus updmap to fail To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/tex-common/+bug/1900686/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs