HT3275 For the past several days, I have been getting this message during backups: Time Machine could not complete the back up. The backup disk image "Volumes/Data/iMac.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error-1).

For the past several days, I have been getting this message during backups:
Time Machine could not complete the back up. The backup disk image "Volumes/Data/bhoppy2's iMac.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error-1). When I click on the 'help' icon on the message, it reverts to a blank page, and I cannot find anything online regarding the term 'sparsebundle.' In addition, I cannot access previous backups any longer.
Help?

See C17 in Time Machine Troubleshooting by Time Machine guru Pondini:
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

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HT201514 When I try to back up ,I get the error message:The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/ iMac.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error -1).

When I try to backup I get the error message.The backup disk image"/Volumes/Data/iMac.sparsebundle" could not be accessed(error-1) Any Ideas? it was working fine and i can't think of any changes I made to the system to affect this?

Start with the best resource available..... Time Machine --- Troubleshooting from Pondini, the wizard of all things Time Machine.
" . . . sparse bundle could not be accessed (error -1)"

The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Macintosh.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error (null))

I keep getting "The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Macintosh.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error (null)).
I have updated the firmware on the Time Capsule and unplugged and replugged it in after waiting more than 10 seconds.
I cannot access the sparsebundle to repair from the Disk Utility.
Does anyone have any other suggestions?

It sounds like you have already tried some of pondini's suggestions..
But C17 is the main one, even if the error is a different number..
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
Mavericks in particular is having issues with the TC..
So I strongly recommend a full factory reset of the TC.
Make sure all names are short, no spaces and pure alphanumeric. See C9 for more info.
Because Mavericks now uses SMB by default for network protocol, it is worthwhile mounting the TC manually using AFP.
In finder use the top menu, Go, Connect to Server.
Type in as follows,
AFP://TCname
Replace TCname with your actual TC name..
If the computer fails to find the TC, try again using the full domain name.
AFP://TCname.local is the standard one. The TC opts for local although you now have no place to set it in the airport utility.
If you still have trouble tell me.
Once the computer locates the network resources, it will ask for a password, public by default. Type in your password if you changed it or public. And store it in the keychain.
Now reset TM.. see A4.
And point the TM to the TC again which you have mounted.
See if that helps.

HT3546 I get an error when trying to back up on my TC. Message says - The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Macintosh.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error -1).

I get an error when trying to back up on my TC. Message says - The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Macintosh.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1).
Any suggestions

See here...
https://discussions.apple.com/message/20933934#20933934

The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Macintosh.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error -1).

I ma getting an error message from my Time Capsule, "The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Macintosh.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1)." The backup is not working. How do I fix this?

Just a reboot of the TC or whole network will fix most of the network issues which are unfortunately very common with Lion and worse with Mountain Lion.
Look at C17 for that particular error code here.
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

Time Machine Backup error - The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Extreme.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error -1).

I am getting a Time Machine backup error "The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Extreme.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1)."
Then a Finder window pops up with the backup directory in it. When I open it I see all the backups that were completed successfully and then the one there is simply always shows the data and .inProgress. I thought that maybe if I could delete the one that is perpetually in progress it would start a new one and run fine, but I won't let me delete it.

Reboot the TC.. or go to the 5.6 utility.. and disconnect all users.. to force it to reconnect.
C17 in troubleshooting.. to give more specifics to Kappy's comment.
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

The backup disk image "/volumes/data/GuisselleiMac.sparsebundle" could not be created error null

Hello...
I just got my first 2tb TimeCapsule (TC). Unfortunately, it is not backing up!! I keep on getting the message "the backup disk image "/volumes/data/GuisselleiMac.sparsebundle" could not be created (error (null))"
I've looked in many websites but can't find a solution... I've tried re-setting the TC to original settings, turning my Mac off and on, changing the name of my mac, changing the name of my mac on the network, nothing works!!!
My TC is connected with an ethernet cable to a linksys router wich is connected to the cable modem, so it is in bridge mode. I have not connected the TC to my mac, I don't think this is necessary..
Can someone help me please!!!

My TC is connected with an ethernet cable to a linksys router wich is connected to the cable modem, so it is in bridge mode. I have not connected the TC to my mac, I don't think this is necessary..
Your TC is not directly connected to the Mac and unfortunately it does seem to matter.
The reason the TC fails is not entirely clear but it has to do with Mavericks.
Let me recommend you test what happens with the TC reset and plugged directly into the Mac by ethernet.
You will need to run it in router mode. Ignore all the errors and see if it now works.
The other suggestion is to manually mount the TC hard disk
First of all find it in the network via network utility.
Run netstat and get the current routing table.
Locate your TC on it.. On mine above it shows as tcgen4.local
So in Finder top menu.. Go > Connect to Server.
Type in AFP://TCnetworkname.local (exactly as it appears in netstat)
Or use the IP address.. the problem is that in your setup it is probably not fixed.
The current IP can be found by pinging the name. So ping in a terminal or in network utility.
ping tcgen4
ping: cannot resolve tcgen4: Unknown host
Note how you must use the full domain.
ping tcgen4.local
PING tcgen4.local (192.168.2.201): 56 data bytes
64 bytes from 192.168.2.201: icmp_seq=0 ttl=255 time=4.160 ms
64 bytes from 192.168.2.201: icmp_seq=1 ttl=255 time=3.742 ms
64 bytes from 192.168.2.201: icmp_seq=2 ttl=255 time=3.332 ms
64 bytes from 192.168.2.201: icmp_seq=3 ttl=255 time=3.785 ms
^C
--- tcgen4.local ping statistics ---
4 packets transmitted, 4 packets received, 0.0% packet loss
round-trip min/avg/max/stddev = 3.332/3.755/4.160/0.293 ms
So you have now established the IP..
And type that in.
AFP://192.168.2.201 (or whatever shows).
Once you have mounted the disk .. delete the old Time Machine setup as per A4 in Pondini.. and set up again.
It should work.. but I strongly recommend a direct link to the TC.

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

I've been using Time Machine (on Time Capsule) for about a week; with successful backups until today - when I got the following message:
The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/WinMac.sparsebundle” is already in use.
"WinMac" is my iMac's name.
Any advice?

The proposed "solution" (to unplug/restart the router/disconnect users from the disk) isn't really a solution, though. Rebooting the network every time Time Machine breaks itself is hardly a solution. The whole system is supposed to be worry free; a network reboot is hardly an example of worry free.
The problem is silly and rampant on my home network that servers a collection of laptops; at any given time, someone seems to be seeing this error. If we wait long enough, the problem seems to go away, but in the meantime, people are unable to back up their machines.
My best guess as the cause of this problem is when a laptop is put to sleep in the middle of a time machine backup. Since time machine effectively runs as a background process, this occurrence should not be surprising and should have been handled gracefully by Apple. Except it (apparently) isn't. When the machine is slept during the backup I again guess that lock file is left in the sparse bundle. My attempts to find said lock file have been unfruitful.
I'd sure like to see Apple address this issue in some way.

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

The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Connie’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use. Time Machine has stopped backing up. I deleted the selected disc and re-selected which one to use. Not sure what else to do.

Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
Count to 10
Plug the power cord back into the Time Capsule
Count to 45 to allow the Time Capusle to fully restart
Report on your results

The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use., The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use.

Why does this message keep suddenly coming up ? What does it mean ?

The TM cannot access its sparsebundle because it is already mounted somewhere. Whether true or not.. you need to apply the standard fix. Reboot the TC. ie unplug the power and count to 10.. then power the TC again.
That is enough to usually fix it..
See C12 for more info. http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

TS3992 I have been getting this message: "This iPhone cannot be backed up because there is not enough iCloud storage available." However, the phone says that I still have 1.1 GB of available storage. Any suggestions?

I have been getting this message: "This iPhone cannot be backed up because there is not enough iCloud storage available." However, the phone says that I still have 1.1 GB of available storage. Any suggestions?

Try doing a hard reset:
Press and hold both the Home button and the Sleep/wake button simultaneously for about 15 seconds and release when the Apple logo appears.
After that: go to Settings - iCloud - Storage and backup - turn off the iCloud backup
and backup with iTunes from now on
More info on backing up: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766
Or, if you prefer to keep backing up with iCloud, check out this article, it will help you understand how to manage the iCloud storage:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4847

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i have been getting this message " no sim installed " too many times then my phone goes off , its iphone 4S , its really a problem i cant get calls or anything and im not sure how to take the SIM out then insert it again , what to do ??

Use the sim tool that came with your phone or a safety pin and just insert it into the hole at the side of the sim tray and push it in and then pull it out. It is no more difficult than that and then just close it again.

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

What do I do to fix this: The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Macintosh.sparsebundle” is already in use.

Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
Count to 10
Plug the power cord back in to the back of the Time Capsule
This simple reset will fix this bug 98% of the time. If you are in the 2% category, see this excellent support document for more fixes.
The Backup disk image ... sparsebundle ... is already in use.

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

HT3275 My backup got interrupted and now when I try to backup I get the following message: The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Macintosh.sparsebundle" is already in use. What should I do so that I can start backing up again?

My backup got interrupted and now when I try to backup I get the following message: The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Macintosh.sparsebundle” is already in use. What should I do so that I can start backing up again?

1. Restart your MBP and try the back up again. If this fails try step #2 below
2. Unplug your Time Capsule from the AC giving it thirty seconds or so to discharge, plug it back in and retry the back up again once you're back online.
3. if step #1 and #2 fails, go here:
http://pondini.org/TM/C12.html

HT3275 For the past several days, I have been getting this message during backups: Time Machine could not complete the back up. The backup disk image "Volumes/Data/iMac.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error-1).

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