Save / back-up titles - error #261

In the last few days, I have not been able to create a back-up DVD with iTunes, although it was possible until quite recently... The process starts correctly: it does analyse / check the titles and then, when starting to write on the DVD, the laptop ejects the DVD and iTunes indicates an error 261, without more explanation.

Hi,
would have been best to describe this error closer
Running the script in AppleScript Editor will highlight the relevant line ...
So i guess the error occurs when it reaches the if-statement. Put it in a try block:
try
if sheet 1 of sheet 1 of window 1 exists then keystroke space
end try
and maybe do the same with the corresponding line in the contacts-block....
A GUI-Script like this one is always a little shaky since you need to pause your activities while running it.
I wanted to note that just because i might have a better solution for you: an AppleScript-application that backups Contacts and Calendar without using GUI-Scripting. You will find it here (and do be surprised about my spelling as i am not an English native speaker)
Greetings

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