I keep getting this error The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/APPLE's iMac.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error -1)

I have two Imacs backing up to a time capsule and I keep getting this error on one of them The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/APPLE’s iMac.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1). How do I resolve this?

See #C17 in Time Machine -- Troubleshooting by Pondini, our resident expert on Time Machine.
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

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HT3275 Hi, I have backed up 2 IMACs and one Mac Book Pro but for some reason, the 3rd IMAC come up with this problem: The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Anthony's iMac.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error -1). Why? They computer system is up to da

Hi, I have backed up 2 IMACs and one Mac Book Pro but for some reason, the 3rd IMAC come up with this problem: The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Anthony’s iMac.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1). Why? The computer system is up to date and I have had no issue with the other computers, just this one.
Many thanks
Anthony

Try this Discussion...
https://discussions.apple.com/message/18783684#18783684

HT3275 The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Ence's iMac.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error -1).

I recently obtained the 3 TB time capsule and after setting it up I have backed up using time machine and after a few days it gives this error. I erased the drive and started over but the same thing happened. I do not see the error message that I get listed in the articles. Any ideas?
Error message - The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Ence’s iMac.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1).

The best "articles" by far are those provided by Time Capsule and Time Machine guru Pondini.
He's the guy that Apple calls when they can't figure things out.
Check out # C17 in Time Machine - Troubleshooting
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
Other good stuff you should have:
Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions http://pondini.org/TM/FAQ.html
Using Time Machine with a Time Capsule http://pondini.org/TM/Time_Capsule.html

HT1218 ?My time machine could not complete back up. Says backup disk image"/volumes/data/name's iMac.sparsebundle" could not be accessed error 1??

Time Machine could not complete the backup.
The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Name's iMacsparsebundle" could not be accessed (error -1 )

I checked the pondini fixes and ended up doing the following - in case this could help someone else with OSX Lion and Time Capsule... http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
First, I downloaded and used Airport Utility 5.6 instead of 6.1 - BTW, I had to attempt download and installation THREE times before the program actually installed. Be persistant.
Pondini #5: It's possible some names (of all things!) may be a problem. See item C9. I had to re-name my Mac, Time Capsule, network, etc... to remove all apostrophes and spaces.
Pondini #7: If you have WD SmartWare installed on Lion, it's not compatible, per RoaringApps, and there are reports it can cause this problem as well. Use Western Digital's uninstaller, or delete the app from /Applications and the files com.wdc.WDDMservice.plist and com.wdc.WDSmartWareServer.plist from /Library/LaunchDaemons. There may also be a file in Library/Application Support.
I then had to shut down computer, unplug Time Capsule, unplug modem; plug everything in again, then reboot computer; then had to go to Apple- System Preferences- Network- and reselect my Time Capsule to connect to WiFi again.
Then opened Time Machine preferences again and attempted back up - it worked!

HT3275 how do i fix this error - The backup disk image "/Volumes/My Passport/EDS MAC.sparsebundle" could not be created (error 1).

When trying to use Time Capsule on my passport I get this message
The backup disk image “/Volumes/My Passport/EDS MAC.sparsebundle” could not be created (error 1).

That should be a C9 or C17 error.. see
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
Try rebooting everything.. as something has lost connection.. perhaps.
Make sure the disk is actually available in finder.. and try mounting it.

I get an error mess when trying to complete backup "The backup disk image "/Volumes Time Capsul MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error -1).

When trying to use my time machine got an error message "Time Machine could not complete the backup.
The backup disk image “/Volumes/ Time Capsul/ MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1).
Any ideas?

I have not found a long-term solution (fix), but in my case the volume where the Time Machine backup should occur usually is mounted on the desktop but not as a shared volume (incidated as a drive with the people holding hands superimposed over the drive icon). If I drag the drive to the trash (unmount it), the next time Time Machine is scheduled to run, it completes successfully.

I got this error while my mac was backing up to time machine: he backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Sanjeev's iMac.sparsebundle" could not be created (error (null)). Please could someone help

I got this error while my mac was backing up to time machine: he backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Sanjeev’s iMac.sparsebundle” could not be created (error (null)). Please could someone help

Has the backup been working ok??
If that is the case simply reboot the TC.. or if that fails, reboot the whole network, restarting in correct order..
modem.. wait 2min
TC.. wait 2min

My Time Machine keeps repeating the error message "Time Machine could not complete the back- The back-up disk image "/Volumes/Data/User's iMac.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error -1). How can I fix this?s/

My Time Machine could not complete the back-up. The error message says "The backup disk image "/Volumes/DataUser's iMac.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error-1). How can I fix this problem?

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See > http://pondini.org/TM/C17.html

HT3275 I have this message how do I resolve this? The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Dwight's iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use.

I am trying to back up but get this message:
The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Dwight’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use.

The link above is a good resource to use if the simple fix does not help.
Make sure that no other Macs are backing up the Time Capsule at the time
Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
Count to ten
Plug the power cord back into the back of the Time Capsule

HT3275 What does "The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/apple's iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use.

My back up is no longer working. The errors that come up are "The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/apple’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use." Does anyone know what this means?

It means that there are bugs in the operating system.
Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
Count to ten
Plug the power cord back into the back of the Time Capsule
Report back if you need further assistance

I keep getting this message: The backup disk image "/Volumes/Time Capsule/Coyner's iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use. What should I do? Tom Coyner

I keep getting this message: The backup disk image “/Volumes/Time Capsule/Coyner’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use. What should I do?
SeoulTom (Coyner)

Make sure that no other Macs are backing up at the time
Pull the power cord from the back of the Time Capsule
Count to ten
Plug the power cord back into the Time Capsule
Wait a few minutes, then try a backup again
Check to make sure that you are running firmware 7.6.4 on the Time Capsule

HT3275 Time Machine Error: The backup disk image "Volumes/Data/My Macbook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use. (How do I correct this issue?)

Time Machine did not back up:
Time Machine Error; ("The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/My MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" is already in use.")
How do I correct this issue?
Thanks!

You need to be careful Bob.. people might take this literally.
Bob Timmons wrote:
How do I correct this issue?
Call the exterminator to get rid of the bugs in Lion and Mountain Lion.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5222487?tstart=0

I get an error message The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data-1/Larrys iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use.

I have gone through the inital installation and it completed the Back Up however, I continue to get the following error.....The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/Larrys iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use.

This is just ML being its usual networking pitbull self..
The phrase "Don't bite the hand that feeds you" never occured to a pitbull.
Reboot the whole network.. shut down everything.. start up in order.. modem.. TC.. clients with a couple of minutes gap..
Welcome to new Lion and ML networking.. !!
And thank apple for dropping the airport utility that works.
See C12, C17 here.
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

HT3275 My time machine is not able to complete a backup, giving me this error message: the backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Linda's iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use. How do I fix this?

My time machine is not able to complete a backup, giving me this error message: the backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Linda’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use. How do I fix this?

Stock standard issue.. asked 5-10 times per day here.. look at "more like this" on the right.
Simply reboot the TC ie pull out the power. .count to 10.. plug the power back in.
Maybe need to restart the network.. in order modem.. router .. TC.. clients. 2min gap.
See C12 http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

What can I do when I get this message from my Time Machine? The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Jeanne's iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use.

What do I do when I get this message on my Time Machine? "The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Jeanne’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use."

See C12.
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