Cannot sync my iphone with itunes as it says it is already synced with another itunes library on the same computer.

On connecting my iphone 4S to itunes I am unable to add any music from my itunes library and get a message saying it is already synced with another itunes library on the same computer. As far as I am aware I only have one itunes library on the computer. Does anyone know how to fix this error please?
iPhone and iTunes software fully up to date.
Thanks!

iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for OS X - Apple Support

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