Itunes cannot backup Ipod purchases

Hello All,
I've recently upgraded my son's Ipod to the current gen. Lately, when I plug it into my Mac and it begins the auto sync, it tells me that it cannot backup some of his apps because my computer is not authorized. It gives me instruction on how to authorize my computer but when I do it tells me that my computer is already authorized. Any help or suggestions?
Thanks

Yes, I understand. But the fact that you do have to authorize for each individual Apple ID might indicate future issues if you don't religiously separate the tunes, movies, etc. owned by each ID. Bear in mind (for the future) that the Apple ID that purchased the music, movie, etc. is the one that owns it. The other Apple ID in use on that computer does not own it, and, in general, cannot therefore play it. So this suggests a good bookkeeping method is in order if you're going to somehow merge the data in iTunes.
Anyway, I'm glad this solved the issue. Enjoy your Apple gear!

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