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Problem

During the initial setup of a new iOS / iPad, an error is displayed stating that the profile must be installed interactive.

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This error comes on iOS 13.x and iPad OS 13.x when a system update is ongoing. For some reason, the profile cannot be installed when the system is about to be updated.


Work aroundWorkaround

You need to wipe the device and in some cases even download the OS again.

Tip
titleRestore your iOS or iPadOS device

See this guide from Apple: Restore your iOS or iPadOS device in iTunes on PC

During During the initial setup, answer no to update automatically. If you have a device with this error, it will properly get stuck in this state and you will have to wipe it an start all over.

You can also skip it in the DEP profile.


Tip
titleCheck these guide from Apple: 


Restore your iOS or iPadOS device in iTunes on PC

Restore your iOS device in iTunes on Mac