Time Machine-Time Capsule error

I don't know if this is the right place to post this but I am getting an error when my MBAir tries to backup today. Error says:
Time Machine Error
Unable to complete backup.
An error occurred while creating the backup directory.
I have not been able to find any help info about this error so posting this to see if I can get some advice.
Thanks.
Richard

Hi,
I recommend to post here: http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1227
It is the Time Machine Area, maybe better to find or get a solution.
Cheers,
Volker

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