apt-ftparchive error in sid, bug or feature?

[Hugo Vanwoerkom <hvw59601@care2.com>]

Hi,

Generating a local repository and using apt-ftparchive (apt-utils 
0.6.44.1 in sid), produces an error:

E: DB format is invalid. If you upgraded from a older version of apt, 
please remove and re-create the database.

Doing as it says produces the same error always.

Going to a sarge installation with apt-utils 0.5.28.6 and running the 
very same script produces no errors.

I tested the repository by doing a sid install and everything is fine.

I find no bugs to this effect filed.

What is it, the unusable apt-ftparchive, bug or feature?

H