Problems patching a box running Solaris 9

We've been recommended to install patch 112233-12 on our Solaris box by sun - to check whether that stops various hangs and so forth.
The problem is as follows:
# uname -a
SunOS $host 5.9 Generic_112233-11 sun4u sparc SUNW,Ultra-80
# patchadd 112233-12
Checking installed patches...
One or more patch packages included in
112233-12 are not installed on this system.
Patchadd is terminating.
# echo $?
8
# showrev -p
No patches are installed
Okay, first of all, this system has been patched with Suns clusterpatches several times, as indicated by our current kernel revision number in uname -a. Secondly, I fail to see how a return code of 8 (package not installed..) can be correct for a kernel patch ...
So, any input on what is wrong here?
regards,
Rune Kristian Viken

Rune,
Solaris 9 kernel version 112233-11 is from April 2004, so your system's patch level is almost two years out of date. Version 112233-12 was from August 2004 and also has been obsoleted by other, subsequent, kernel patches..
Glance at this other posting -
http://supportforum.sun.com/sunos/index.php?t=msg&goto=9 422
I suggest you work with your local Sun support center to get the entire Solaris 9 Recommended Patch Cluster onto the system.

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