cannot use packages on private user repositories with silver

Summary

My gitlab.com account is silver. I cannot use the Packages feature on private projects associated with my user account. I can however use packages on public user projects and I can use packages on private group projects.

Steps to reproduce

  • Have Silver
  • Create a new private project
  • Navigate to Settings-->General, Repository.
  • Observe that the option for Packages is not present

Example Project

https://gitlab.com/hstenzel-manetu/hello-maven-artifact

What is the current bug behavior?

The option to enable Packages is not present

What is the expected correct behavior?

The option to enable Packages is present

Relevant logs and/or screenshots

This screenshot shows the bug. Notice the lack of "Packages" feature to toggle. image

This screenshot shows what I see if I change the project to public, thus not exhibiting the bug. I would expect to see this when the project is set to private. Notice the presence of the "Packages" feature to toggle. image

Output of checks

This bug happens on GitLab.com

Results of GitLab environment info

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Results of GitLab application Check

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Possible fixes

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