Error updating ipod

Whenever I try and update my Ipod an error box pops up in iTunes saying: The Ipod cannot be updated because all of the playlists selected for updating do not exist" I have no idea what this means, if you can help that would be wonderful!

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
Connect your iPod and after it registers in iTunes go to edit-->preferences. Select the iPod tab. Is the bubble for automatic updating selected?
Also, is everything updated?
http://www.apple.com/ipod/download
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download
btabz

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