My (valid) Serial Number won't work on a new computer

I'm entering my serial number to authorise CS6 Design & Web Premium on my new Macbook Pro.
I get an error message "Serial Number you provided is valid, but a qualifying product could not be found on this computer", and it is asking me to choose a qualifying CS5 product!
I've checked on my Adobe account that I'm using a valid CS6 serial number!
What am I doing wrong?

The message you reference indicates you are installing an upgrade version.  It is not able to find the older qualifying version that you upgraded from.  It is likely providing a selection list and input field where you can identify the older version and input its serial number as proof that you qualify to use the upgrade.
Error "This serial number is not for a qualifying product" | CS6, CS5.5, CS5
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/error-serial-number-qualifying-product.html

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