Time machine could not be accessed (error -1)

Since I bought time capsule 2TB I have always problem backing up data.Every time I have a same message.I did contact support team,and they told me that they know about this problem,and that team is working on resolving problem,but there is nothing else that they can do at the time.Can some one please tell me what i can do with it?

Reboot the TC. The dumb lion has forgotten where the TC is.. it is just poor Lion networking as well as poor firmware in the TC since they upgraded for lion.. all a big puddle..
There are a few other causes.. and you can do it better than rebooting, although slower.. by using the 5.6 utility for lion, going to the disk page and disconnect all users.. it will then work.
See C17
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

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10.6.4 Time Machine - could not be accessed (error -1).

Hi guys,
I really hope someone can help here.
SInce updating 2 of our 4 servers to 10.6.4 i am unable to run a successful Time Machine backup to a drive which is shared from a 10.5.8 server. The server which is still running 10.6.3 doesn't have any issues at all running TM to the drive which is shared from our 10.5.8 server.
Time Machine could not complete the backup.
The backup disk image "/Volumes/server TM/ nameofserver.sparesbundle" could not be accessed (error -1).
Is anyone else having this problem?
Thanks in advance.
Darren

Error log
29/06/2010 09:03:29 com.apple.backupd[95760] Starting standard backup
29/06/2010 09:03:29 com.apple.backupd[95760] Attempting to mount network destination using URL: afp://[email protected]/intelXXXX%20TM
29/06/2010 09:03:29 com.apple.backupd[95760] Mounted network destination using URL: afp://[email protected]/intelxXXXX%20TM
29/06/2010 09:03:29 com.apple.backupd[95760] Creating disk image /Volumes/intelxXXX TM-1/intelXXX.sparsebundle
29/06/2010 09:03:30 kernel AFP_VFS afpfs_mount: /Volumes/intelxXXX TM-1, pid 95761
29/06/2010 09:03:31 com.apple.backupd[95760] Error 22 creating backup disk image
29/06/2010 09:03:31 com.apple.backupd[95760] Failed to create disk image /Volumes/intelxXXX TM-1/intelXXXX.sparsebundle, status: 22
29/06/2010 09:03:36 com.apple.backupd[95760] Backup failed with error: 20
29/06/2010 09:03:36 kernel AFP_VFS afpfs_unmount: /Volumes/intelxXXXX TM-1, flags 0, pid 95777
29/06/2010 09:03:36 kernel ASP_TCP CancelOneRequest: cancelling slot 21 error 89 reqID 88 flags 0x209 afpCmd 0xF0000002 so 0xffffff801d8ca680
29/06/2010 09:03:36 com.apple.backupd[95760] Ejected Time Machine network volume.

WEIRD "Time Machine could not complete Backup" error

So this started back in Leopard 10.5.
I used Time machine once and didn't like it so I turned it off and unhooked the external drive.
Ever since that time, I get a Time Machine could not complete Backup error window that pops up every 2 hours or so it seems.
I updated to Snow Leopard and still got this problem all the way up to 10.6.8.
I have now updated to Lion and I STILL get this stupid annoying error.
My TM is OFF and there are no drives selected anywhere.
What should I do ?

Very true, I didn't even tink about that... but.....
I did have TimeMachineEditor but it was already set to OFF.
I also had another program (Time Machine Scheduler) that was also set to off.
****, I would have loved it to be that !!!

Time Machine Could Not Complete Backup (Error -1)

I have a Time Capsule that started to report errors and failing to back up. The first error was -109. So I researched it and performed a couple Terminal commands. Back ups still didn't take so I then erased the disk via Airport Utility on the Disk pane. Just did a quick-erase. Back ups again didn't take. What would happen is it would start to do a full system back up and then just stop at some point in the process. No errors were reported. I also have the machine connected via Ethernet instead of wireless during this testing. Next I erased the drive again using Airport Utility, but this time zeroed out all the data. When attempting to back up next it was asked if I wanted to use the disk since characteristics of the disk had changed from zeroing out. Now I get this error -1 and haven't bothered to spend much more time. I only have about 1 more week and change left on the warranty so I'll hit up AppleCare when they open next week, but does anyone know what may be the deal here? Below is output from Console.
12/25/10 8:25:34 AM com.apple.backupd[6720] Error -1 creating backup disk image
12/25/10 8:25:34 AM com.apple.backupd[6720] Failed to create disk image /Volumes/Time Machine/iMac.sparsebundle, status: -1
12/25/10 8:25:39 AM com.apple.backupd[6720] Backup failed with error: 20
12/25/10 8:25:39 AM kernel AFP_VFS afpfs_unmount: /Volumes/Time Machine, flags 0, pid 6745
12/25/10 8:25:39 AM com.apple.backupd[6720] Ejected Time Machine network volume.
Thanks.

Crees! wrote:
12/25/10 8:25:34 AM com.apple.backupd[6720] Failed to create disk image /Volumes/Time Machine/iMac.sparsebundle, status: -1
It can't create the sparse bundle to put your backups in. Considering the history, the internal HD is most likely dying.
You may want to make an appointment at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store; they may test it a bit and just hand you a new/refurbished one.

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

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?

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
See > http://pondini.org/TM/C17.html

When backing up on time machine is get " The back up disk image'/volume/data/eric balnchard's Macbook.sparbundle"could not be accessed (error-1). what does it mean? it's a new time machine

when backing up on time machine is get " The back up disk image'/volume/data/eric balnchard's Macbook.sparbundle"could not be accessed (error-1). what does it mean? it's a new time machine

Expect to see this error again due to a bug in Lion (and Mountain Lion).
See # C17 in Pondini's excellent support document below, or look over to the right of this web page under the heading of More Like This
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.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!

Time Machine: sparcebundle could not be accessed (error -1)

Hello!
I’ve using Time Machine with my Time Capsule for some time and out of nowhere it started giving me the following error: The backup disk image “xxx/xxx/xxx.sparcebundle”could not be accessed (error -1).
I’ve been searching weeks for a fix without success, already tried http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html - #C17 and it didn’t help.
Also tried on my Time Capsule: unplug, reset, factory reset, erase disk, format disk, change password, and on Time Machine preferences tried to remove disk and add again…. no success, error persists.
I discovered the only way for backup to work is to I login as a test user which I created for this purpose (I’m the administrator).
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Here are the logs:
Backup logged in as Administrator (Backup Failed):
Starting automatic backup
Attempting to mount network destination URL: afp://xxxx%20xxxx;AUTH=SRP@Aar._afpovertcp._tcp.local/Data
Mounted network destination at mount point: /Volumes/Data using URL: afp://xxxx%20xxxx;AUTH=SRP@Aar._afpovertcp._tcp.local/Data
Failed to eject volume /Volumes/Data (FSVolumeRefNum: -166; status: -47; dissenting pid: 0)
Waiting 60 seconds and trying again.
Network destination already mounted at: /Volumes/Data
Failed to eject volume /Volumes/Data (FSVolumeRefNum: -166; status: -47; dissenting pid: 0)
Waiting 60 seconds and trying again.
Network destination already mounted at: /Volumes/Data
Failed to eject volume /Volumes/Data (FSVolumeRefNum: -166; status: -47; dissenting pid: 0)
Giving up after 3 retries.
Backup failed with error: 21
[SnapshotUtilities mountPointForVolumeRef] FSGetVolumeInfo returned: -35
Failed to eject volume (null) (FSVolumeRefNum: 0; status: -35; dissenting pid: -1)
Failed to eject Time Machine disk image: /Volumes/Data/Super’s iMac.sparsebundle
Backup logged in as a test user (Backup completed successfully):
Starting automatic backup
Attempting to mount network destination URL: afp://xxxx%20xxxx;AUTH=SRP@Aar._afpovertcp._tcp.local/Data
Mounted network destination at mount point: /Volumes/Data using URL: afp://xxxx%20xxxx;AUTH=SRP@Aar._afpovertcp._tcp.local/Data
Disk image /Volumes/Data/Super’s iMac.sparsebundle mounted at: /Volumes/Time Machine Backups 2
Backing up to: /Volumes/Time Machine Backups 2/Backups.backupdb
Using file event preflight for Mac HD
Will copy (44.4 MB) from Mac HD
Using file event preflight for Dados
Will copy (Zero KB) from Dados
Found 2280 files (44.4 MB) needing backup
1.5 GB required (including padding), 752.35 GB available
Copied 7285 files (45.2 MB) from volume Mac HD.
Copied 7303 files (45.2 MB) from volume Dados.
Using file event preflight for Mac HD
Will copy (2.6 MB) from Mac HD
Found 58 files (2.6 MB) needing backup
1.59 GB required (including padding), 752.32 GB available
Copied 1122 files (4.4 MB) from volume Mac HD.
Copied 1140 files (4.4 MB) from volume Dados.
Created new backup: 2013-10-02-121637
Starting post-backup thinning
Deleted /Volumes/Time Machine Backups 2/Backups.backupdb/Super’s iMac/2013-10-01-120751 (4.1 MB)
Deleted /Volumes/Time Machine Backups 2/Backups.backupdb/Super’s iMac/2013-10-01-110755 (8.5 MB)
Deleted /Volumes/Time Machine Backups 2/Backups.backupdb/Super’s iMac/2013-10-01-101239 (21.7 MB)
Deleted /Volumes/Time Machine Backups 2/Backups.backupdb/Super’s iMac/2013-10-01-004813 (1.3 MB)
Post-back up thinning complete: 4 expired backups removed
Backup completed successfully.
Ejected Time Machine disk image: /Volumes/Data/Super’s iMac.sparsebundle
Ejected Time Machine network volume.

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Time Machine Error Message: "sparsbundle could not be accessed (error-1)

hi,
I am running snow leopard on my iMac and have a mac mini connected via ethernet running Mac Leopard Server version 10.6.
I backed up my iMac onto my Mac Leopard Server using Time Machine about a year ago and then I turned it off and haven't done it since. I turned it on today and was attempting to back it up, but I keep getting the following Time Machine Error Message: "sparsbundle could not be accessed (error-1) when i try backing it up.
Any thoughts on why and how to fix this? I can access my server via screen share, so i know its accessible and I can get online with it as well, so its connected to the Internet.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Josh

jnp1 wrote:
not backing up yet, but more progress than before...now its on an infinite loop of "preparing" and "scanning"...just keeps doing that over and over...but never actually backs anything up.
Anything in the log files on either the client or the server?
Usually, when Time Machine is being flaky, the easiest solution is just to delete the backup and start a new one. Since you have a server, you could just move that sparsebundle file elsewhere instead of deleting it. That is, of course, assuming you can still open it. If not, then it doesn't matter because that backup is toast.

Time Machine ,,,,,sparse bundle could not be accessed (error -1)

Time Machine on my iMac (2.66 i5) is failing with the message:
Time Machine could not complete the backup. The backup image "/Volumes/Time Machine/Shaggylane iMac.sparsbundle" could not be accessed (error -1).
This error appears when the backup is started......it spends a bit of time "Looking for backup drive", then displays the message.
The directory "/Volumes/Time Machine" has the following permissions:
drwx------ 13 root wheel 398 24 Aug 13:15 Time Machine
I was able to login as root and go into that directory. I didn't see any broken links or anything that stood out.
I was also able to go into Time Machine from the desktop and flip through the backup history. It seemed to be responding normally.
Time Machine has been working fine for 2+ years. I suspect it got buggered-up when I accidentally rebooted while it was doing a backup October 12th. Lion was installed in the spring. On the 12th, I installed a Lion patch bringing it up to 10.7.2.
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards,
Doug

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.

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Since upgrading my Macbook to Lion, the time machine backups are failing - error message: "The backup disk image “/Volumes/Jackie Scanlon's Time Caps/Jacqueline Drabczynska’s MacBook.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1)." I have rebooted the TIme Capsule and it worked OK, but don't want to do that every time. Any suggestions? Thanks

Any new info on this?
I had the exact same problem and went crazy and spent a hecka lot of time trying to deal with my brand new 2TB Time Capsule and almost brand new MacBook Pro. Then I thought I fixed it...and I tried SO MANY things, I don't really know what did it...except taking out any apostrophe's in names of stuff that Apple puts in there...BUT...now it's back.
Grrr...

HELP! time machine error - sparsebundle could not be accessed (error -1)

my time machine cannot do backups anymore. Keep getting the same error message:
sparsebundle could not be accessed (error -1)
anyone out there know how to fix?

Standard message and second most common error here.
Look at the "More Like This" on the right.
Simply power cycle the TC will usually fix it.
See C17 for more info.
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
C12 is the most common problem.. btw.. and is fixed also with a power cycle.
Power Cycle means.
Make sure the disk is not spinning. You hand can feel the vibration of the disk.
Pull out the power cord.. (since there is no power switch).. count to 10 to allow capacitors to drain.. Plug in the power cord.

Time machine is giving me this error;sparse bundle could not be access (error-1)

The time machine is giving me this error; Disk Image"/Volumes/Data/adminstration Mac Book Pro (2).sparse bundle" could not be access (error-1)

Restart the TC.. ie pull out the power.. count to 10.. plug in power.
Still have issues restart the whole network in correct order.. modem.. TC.. clients. 2min gap. Any other network clutter.. restart in order it is connected..
See C17 for more info if you still have issues.
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
C12 is most popular problem.. but C17 is close second.
I would also read C9 as your naming is perhaps a cause of the problem.

Time Machine could not complete the backup "Time Capsule". Unable to access disk image backup "/ Volumes / Time Capsule / iMac.sparsebundle" (error 112). How can I repair it?

Time Machine could not complete the backup "Time Capsule". Unable to access disk image backup "/ Volumes / Time Capsule / iMac.sparsebundle" (error 112).
How can I fix it?

You might want to take a look at Pondini's excellent support document......Time Machine Troubleshooting
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
See # C17

Time machine could not be accessed (error -1)

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