HT201250 My Time Machine is not backing up and gives me this error report, 'The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Valarie'siMac.sparsbundle" is already in use. Time machine could not complete backup. Can anyone help me?

My Time Machine is not backing up and gives me this error report:
The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Valarie'siMac.sparsbundle" is already in use
Time Machine could not complete backup
Can anyone help me?

Look at the discussion on the following forum:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3882138?start=0&tstart=0
The responses given there may help.

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HT1218 How do I troubleshoot this: Time Capsule cannot complete the backup. The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/ MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use.

This is the second time I've encountered this issue with Time Capsule using Time Machine automatic backup. I haven't found the following specific error message in the list of troubleshooting issues: "Time Capsule cannot complete the backup. The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use."
I'm not certain what causes this issue. I think it may have something to do with having to force shutdown with apps still open when the beachball hangs and the MacBook has to be rebooted.
Has anyone else dealt with this issue?

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
Restart your Mac and the Time Capsule. In most of the cases, this should solve the problem.
If it doesn't work, see > http://pondini.org/TM/C12.html

HT3275 The Green light is on my time capsule the air port also has a green light but it will not back up all i get is the following message.The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/iMac-D49A20D0AE94.sparsebundle" is already in use.

The Green Light is on, on my time capsule and airport but it will not back up all i get is the following message below please help.
The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/iMac-D49A20D0AE94.sparsebundle” is already in use.

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
First, restart your iMac and your Time Capsule. In most of the cases, this should solve the problem.
If it doesn't work, read > http://pondini.org/TM/C12.html

Time Machine couldn't complete the backup to "Time Capsule".The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data-1/Macintosh.sparsebundle" is already in use.

When I back up my macbook pro to time capsule 3TB, this appears:
"Time Machine couldn’t complete the backup to “Time Capsule”.The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/Macintosh.sparsebundle” is already in use."
and I'm not able to back up. What do I do?

As noted in the link I posted, that's fine if you're the only user logged-on to the only Mac using the TC's disks (internal and/or USB externals). If not, that may corrupt other data being written, especially other backups.

Time machine The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Freedom Book.sparsebundle" is already in use.

I am getting the following error message from Time Machine (backing up to my 3 TB Time Capsule):
The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Freedom Book.sparsebundle” is already in use.
I have no idea why this would be in use, because only one MBP has the name "Freedom Book". Any advice on how to resolve? Running Mountaiin Lion 10.8.1.

I had the same error. I unplugged my TimeCapsule for 5 min from power. Plugged it back in to power then waited 10 min for everything to comunicate again. Clicked on backup now and it worked. Must have froze up or something.

Hat is this "Time Machine couldn't complete the backup to "***Network Name***' The Backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use"

"Time Machine couldn’t complete the backup to “***Network Name***’ The Backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use"
What does this mean and how do you fix it?

I got that the file is in use, what is the trick to release the file. This has something to do with X.8, never had this problem befor I uploaded .8

HT3275 I need help. Keep getting error message he backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use.

I keep recieving he following error he backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/ MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use. for time machine backup. Any suggestions

It is standard for Lion and Mountain Lion.
Reboot the TC to fix it.
If you actually run Lion then you can install 5.6 utility and just go to the disk page and click disconnect all users.. this is usually enough to fix it.. on the previous backup TM hasn't dismounted the sparsebundle correctly and so cannot mount it again.
See C12. http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use

My time capsule has been backing up fine and then I got an error message "The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use." and the backup failed. This has been happening every day now for a week. The green light is still on the machine...... any help appreciated...

Two Solutions for "sparse bundle already in use" Error
Simple solution (from Bob Timmons):
1. Make sure that no other Macs are backing up the Time Capsule at the time
2. Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
3. Count to ten
4. Plug the power cord back into the back of the Time Capsule
If Simple doesn't work:
The Backup disk image ... sparsebundle ... is already in use.

I constantly get the following error message: The backup disk image "/volumes/data/ james kehoe.sparsebundle" is already in use.

I constantly get the following error message: The backup disk image "/volumes/data/jameskehoe.sparsebundle" is already in use. This Time Machine/Time Capsul worked perfectly before I left on a four month trip. Upon returning to my domicle it will not backup and I get the mentioned error message. My wife's Mac Book Pro continues to backup normally but she did not accompany me on this trip so her computer has always remained in contact with the Time Machine. My computer is a MacBook running 10.7.5
Any help solving this problem and letting me once again backup my computer would be greatly appreciated.

This question is asked several times every day.. it is a bug.
Look at the more like this column to the right..
Solution is pretty simple..
With the TC hard disk not running.. you can feel the vibration ..
pull out the power cord.. count to 10.. plug in the power cord.
If you still have the problem report back.. mostly 98% of cases that will fix it.

HT3275 The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use.

My Time Machine has failed again with this message:
The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Shirley’s MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use.
How do I fix it?

Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
Wait 60 seconds
Plug the power cord back in
This simple reset will fix this error 98% of the time. If you need more help, see this troubleshooting information:
The Backup disk image ... sparsebundle ... is already in use.

HT3275 The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Mac mini.sparsebundle" is already in use. What does this message mean?

This is the error message that comes up when my computer says that the time machine couldn't complete my backup. Does anyone know what this means?
Regards,
Jbyrdks

See here...
The Backup disk image ... sparsebundle ... is already in use.
From Pondini’s excellent Information Here...
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.htm

HT3275 The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/MacBook Air.sparsebundle" is already in use.

I got this message when I wanted to back up on my Time Capsule. What can I do to solve the problem?
Thanks.

Pull the power cord from the back of the TC
Wait a minute
Plug the power cord back into the back of the TC
Report on your results

HT3275 My time machine does not back up and giving me this error message: The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data-1/Amiel's MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use. Pls help.

My time machine does not back up and giving me this error message: The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/Amiel’s MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use. Pls help.

Make sure that there are no other Macs backing up at the present time.
Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
Count to ten
Plug the power cord back in
This will "fix" things about 98% of the time. Post back if you are in the unlucky 2% category.

The backup disk image "/Volumes/3TB Seagate Expansion Drive-1/Toby's MacBook Air.sparsebundle" could not be created (error (null)).

Hi all,
Recently moved into a new place and now have my external HDD plugged into my iMac as a backup.
Just went to backup my MacBook Air, which has used the drive previously, but always through USB.
Now trying to backup wirlelessly so I do not need to remove from my iMac, but got this message:
The backup disk image “/Volumes/3TB Seagate Expansion Drive-1/Toby’s MacBook Air.sparsebundle” could not be created (error (null)).
Have tried to reset without success. Any suggestions?
Thanks

You might want to consider starting a new discussion. Since this one is marked solved, less people are likely to look at it. You can link to this one.
The same error message? Try hooking your backup drive to your computer and run Disk Utility Repair Disk and Repair Permissions.

HT3477 What does 'The backup disk image "/Volumes/TimeMachine/padmaclaptop (2).sparsebundle" is already in use" mean?

Am trying to use a WD Mybook with Airport Extreme for backup and keep getting this message. Anybody know?

Check out this excellent Pondini Time Machine article on this specific issue and how to try to resolve it.

HT201250 My Time Machine is not backing up and gives me this error report, 'The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Valarie'siMac.sparsbundle" is already in use. Time machine could not complete backup. Can anyone help me?

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