Error message The volume for "linen.jpg" cannot be found.

Hi Community,
I have a number of photos in my library that appear in the photos and events, but if I try to edit it, copy it, move it, or link my other desktop to my laptop iphoto where these photos live, I get a message that says the volume cannot be found.
Then if I click edit, I get another message that reads
Image Cannot be Edited
The original is offline.
Can anyone tell me how to fix this?
I no longer have the original files to re import.
Thanks!
Lee

You get that message when the library is a "referenced" library and the source file is not where it was when it was originally imported into the library. Check the iPhoto Advanced preference pane to see if you're running a managed or referenced library.
What version of iPhoto and system are you running?
OT

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I too had this problem but found a very simple solution*. No rebuild needed.
For anyone else who runs into this problem here is what happened to me, and what I did about it (for reference):
I checked to make sure all software was updated, I tried different memory cards, I tried reformatting cards and used a card reader and tried straight from my camera (Canon 40D). I was downloading over 250 photos and after sitting there hitting 'Cancel' on each photo TWICE my photos finally loaded... or so I thought. When I went to open them, only the thumbnails were there! Argh!
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After reading Terence's reply (thank you) I was even more flustered that I would have to rebuild a database that I thought I was careful creating and backing up. Backing up... That was it!
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Help!
I have been recieving the error:
"The Volume for "IMG_5727.JPG Cannot be found.
Insert the disk or connect to the server volume and
wait for it to appear on the desktop, then try again."
It has been happening for months but I am editing/moving
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Depending on what you mean by that, it could be creating the problem you're having.
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