The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/****.sparsebundle" could not be created (error 17).

My older MB Pro is not backing up to my TIme Capsule, but my Mini is working fine with the same TC.  All software is up to date, using OS 10.8.2, and the TC is also current.

To get started on this, see #C9 in Pondini's excellent support document, Time Machine -- Troubleshooting.
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

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

    ok, whats this new feature? I only have one.

    This is what worked for me:
    I reset my TC password to something else.  It was orignally the same as my admin password in the keychain.  I was reading the archives and ran across that.  I was also having a problem with the TC unmounting, and freezing when I would try to go in and brouse the different backups.  It would hang for about 15 minutes before I could get it to cacnel out, and the TC would no longer be mounted.  I couldn't believe that that was actually what was causing the problen, but it worked in my case.
    Also, here is a link you guys might find helpful: 
    http://www.apple.com/downloads/dashboard/status/timemachinebuddy.html
    That puts a widget into your widget screen and you can see the TC logs as it tries to connect.  You might find it helpful for figuring out other issues
    I also tried some of the things they wrote, like going into the TC, disconnecting the disk the putting it back - didn't work for me.  Reset TC and PC restart didn't help.  I was about to delete the sparsebundle file.  Glad I didn't.  Changin a passowrd is a lost easier.
    Get that widget, thoug.  That's pretty cool!

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

    Time Machine returns the above message when it fails to backup.

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
    First, restart your Mac and the Time Capsule. In most of the cases, this will solve the problem.
    If it doesn't work, see > 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).

    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

  • 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

  • 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)"

  • 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

  • Time Machine couldn't complete the backup to "Time Capsule. The backup disk image /Volumes/Data/MacBook Pro.sparsebundle could not be created (error 60)"

    We are Mountain Lion using Time Machine to backup to Time Capsule. When the backup tries to run, an error appears after a couple of minutes saying "The disk you inserted was not readable by this computer." Then an error shows up saying "Time Machine couldn't complete the backup to "Time Capsule.The backup disk image /Volumes/Data/MacBook Pro.sparsebundle could not be created (error 60)"
    I low level reformatted the Time Capsule and that didn't fix it. I then tried using Time Machine on another computer to back up to that same Time Capsule and it worked- so I'm doubting it's the Time Capsule.
    I've noticed that when Time Machine runs, that a  folder called Data  at /Volumes/ appears while Time Machine is trying to back up. I think it's making the sparsebundle to transfer to the Time Capsule.
    However, after a couple of minutes- it comes back saying that the disk is unreadable.
    I think it's something wrong with either creating the sparsebundle or opening the disk image that seems to be a part of the Time Machine backup process on the local drive. 
    I am able to create a disk image with Disk Utilitiy without any problem on that system. I've repaired the disk and disk permissions with Disk Utility and replaced the directory with Disk Warrior. I've trashed what preference files I could find and restarted. I've completely removed the backup destination from the computer and added it back again.
    Help!
    Thanks,
    Neil

    neillhowell wrote:
    I've noticed that when Time Machine runs, that a  folder called Data  at /Volumes/ appears while Time Machine is trying to back up. I think it's making the sparsebundle to transfer to the Time Capsule.
    Yes, exactly.  It makes one sparse bundle per Mac.
    It's possible the TC's disk is too full for a new sparse bundle, or there may be some other problem.
    Via the Finder, locate the existing sparse bundle (see the pink box in Time Machine - Frequently Asked Question #17 if you're not sure how to do that).  See how large it is (plus how large anything else that may be there).  If the total is very near the size of the TC, that may be the problem.
    If not, a clue may be lurking in your logs.  Use the widget in #A1 of Time Machine - Troubleshooting to display the backup messages from your logs.  Locate the backup in question (probably the first one displayed), then copy and post all the messages here.

  • HT3275 I keep getting a message that says, The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data-1/iMac.sparsebundle" could not be created (error 60).

    I keep getting a message when trying to back up my main computer = 'The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/CMN iMac.sparsebundle” could not be created (error 60).'
    The error message changes sometimes to other numbers but it is not able to back anything up.  I have deleted any previous back ups and rechosen the destination disk (Time Capsule).  My other computers are doing the same thing periodically but this is the most important back up that I need.
    Any ideas anyone?

    See #C9 in Time Machine expert Pondini's Time Machine---Troubleshooting
    http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

  • HT3275 TIME MACHINE ERROR: The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Sean McGuire's MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" could not be created (error 1).

    I can select a disk (Time Capsule) and initiate the backup.  It only "waits to back up" then "making backup disk available" and remains frozen there.  I tried to update the software a while back and was unsuccessful, I think that may be the issue.
    Any insight would be greatly appreciated.  This is the error message I receive.
    TIME MACHINE ERROR: The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Sean McGuire’s MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” could not be created (error 1).
    Thanks

    See #C17 in Pondini's excellent support document Time Machine - Troubleshooting
    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.

  • HT3275 I recently bought a new Time Capsule and the following message is shown:- "Time Machine could not complete the back up. The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data-1/Brian's iMac.sparsebundle" is already in use." Can anyone help?

    I recently bought a new Time Capsule and the following message has started to show:-
    "Time Machine could not complete the back up. The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data-1/Brian’s iMac.sparsebundle” is already in use."
    Can anyone help?

    Pondini is the resident Time Machine expert on the forums, and he has all the answers.
    Check is excellent Time Machine - Troubleshooting support document
    http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
    See # C17 in particular

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

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