Fenix 8 -- Cannot Unlock Maps (no resolution using usual procedure)

After updating my Fenix 8 51mm AMOLED using Garmin Express on Windows PC, firmware 12.22, I am getting the error: Cannot Unlock Maps

I have tried the usual procedure:

Connect Fenix to your PC. Use Windows File Explorer to browse the GARMIN folder under the Fenix device.  I have deleted all the D*.img files.

Next I uninstalled the Garmin Express app, rebooted the PC, reinstalled the Garmin Express app.

Next I connected my Fenix 8 to the PC and opened up the Express app.  In the Express app I went to manage maps > from there I deleted and reinstalled the Golf Course (CourseView) and Ski Trail Maps.  I also confirmed that the TopoActive maps were deleted.  I selected to install TopoActive maps: United States, Central America, Alaska and Canada.

After installing the maps completed, I disconnected the Fenix 8 and powered it down.  During power on, I STILL get the error: Cannot Unlock Maps

I tried this same process 3 (THREE) times and still does not resolve the issue!

Any help or advice is appreciated, PLEASE!