TM stuck on preparing [number] items

Hey.
My Time Machine usually works fine with my MBP, OS X 10.6.3 and my WD MyStudio harddrive.
But for the last couple of days TM has been stuck in "preparing files" mode, where it's supposed to prepare all files before it makes the back up. It's been loading for hours now and it has gone up to about 3000 files, even though I've barely made any changes to my system at all (IMHO it should be more like 30 files to prepare). The preparation is taking forever!
I kept it running during the night but once it got to the actual "backing up files" mode it got stuck on 19.8 out of 700 mb. So I had to restart it from the beginning and now it's back to "preparing-for-ages" mode again =(
Is there some way to get around the preparation cycle to make it go straight to the back up activity? Or maybe reduce the 3000 (?) files that has been changed?
It feels like I just want to hit the "force quit" button for TM but there isn't one =(

blizzyman wrote:
Hey.
My Time Machine usually works fine with my MBP, OS X 10.6.3 and my WD MyStudio harddrive.
But for the last couple of days TM has been stuck in "preparing files" mode, where it's supposed to prepare all files before it makes the back up. It's been loading for hours now and it has gone up to about 3000 files, even though I've barely made any changes to my system at all (IMHO it should be more like 30 files to prepare). The preparation is taking forever!
There's likely a problem with the data on your system, or the backups, or the backup drive. Start by verifying your internal HD and repairing your backups (and any other non-boot volumes being backed-up), per #A5 in the Time Machine - Troubleshooting *User Tip,* also at the top of this forum.
If that doesn't help, see #A1 there, to download the +Time Machine Buddy+ widget. See the yellow box in #C2 for explanations of common messages.
You might also want to see #D4 for some reasons for extra-large backups.
If that doesn't provide a clue, post back with full details of what you've done, and the results, and copy and post the widget messages here.
Is there some way to get around the preparation cycle to make it go straight to the back up activity?
No. It's trying to determine what needs to be backed-up. This process will start over on each backup attempt until one completes normally.
It feels like I just want to hit the "force quit" button for TM but there isn't one =(
Do you mean it won't cancel? If so, see #D6 in the Troubleshooting Tip.

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07.07.14 22:42:56,255 sandboxd[130]: ([72059]) mdworker(72059) deny file-read-data /Volumes/Macintosh HD2/Storage/backups/nds/3ds-backup/3ds-rot/2012-09-13/00032600/content (pre-ls-info-2 fstype:hfs fsflag:4809000 flags:40000005E diag:0 isXCode:0 uti:com.apple.application-file plugin:/Library/Spotlight/Application.mdimporter - find suspect file using: sudo mdutil -t 446464)
07.07.14 22:42:57,615 sandboxd[130]: ([72059]) mdworker(72059) deny file-read-data /Volumes/Macintosh HD2/Storage/backups/nds/3ds-backup/3ds-rot/2012-09-13/00032600/content (pre-ls-info-2 fstype:hfs fsflag:4809000 flags:40000005E diag:0 isXCode:0 uti:com.apple.application-file plugin:/Library/Spotlight/Application.mdimporter - find suspect file using: sudo mdutil -t 446465)
07.07.14 22:42:57,642 sandboxd[130]: ([72059]) mdworker(72059) deny file-read-data /Volumes/Macintosh HD2/Storage/backups/nds/3ds-backup/3ds-rot/2012-09-13/00032600/content (pre-ls-info-2 fstype:hfs fsflag:4809000 flags:40000005E diag:0 isXCode:0 uti:com.apple.application-file plugin:/Library/Spotlight/Application.mdimporter - find suspect file using: sudo mdutil -t 446465)
Looks like some PNG files problems:
07.07.14 22:44:04,907 mdworker[72111]: ImageIO: PNG [00][00][00][00]: invalid chunk type
(above line repeated several times)
Don't know what these are:
07.07.14 22:58:23,267 mdworker32[72522]: CGSConnectionByID: 0 is not a valid connection ID.
07.07.14 22:58:23,267 mdworker32[72522]: CGSGetSpaceManagementMode: No connection with id 0x       0
07.07.14 23:02:14,903 mdworker32[72597]: CGSConnectionByID: 0 is not a valid connection ID.
07.07.14 23:02:14,903 mdworker32[72597]: CGSGetSpaceManagementMode: No connection with id 0x       0
Looks like a bad MIDI file:
07.07.14 23:14:22,107 mdworker[72819]: 23:14:22.099 NOTE:      [0x10ed87000] StandardMidiFile.cpp:201: ReadStandardMidiFile: Sequence::ReadStandardMidiFile(): invalid track length
Bad cpio file:
07.07.14 23:15:16,304 mdworker[72901]: cpio importer encountered an error (3) scanning "(a file with .cpio extension)".
Bad photoshop file:
07.07.14 23:23:52,812 mdworker[73073]: ImageIO: readPhotoshopImageResource Corrupt 8BIM data. Reported 8BIM length (32754 bytes) exceeds actual length (31400 bytes).
I would assume that spotlight shouldn't stumble over incorrectly understood files (bad images and the like...)...

Time Capsule stuck at Preparing for Backup, and internet TC latency issue

I have an iMac that backs up to my 1TB Time Capsule. I have had it since March. Suddenly it stopped backing up. It get's stuck at "preparing for backup" and never actually completes a backup.
I am also experiencing a HUGE latency issue with my internet connection. I am constantly having to use the 'refresh' page button in Safari.
help....

TB,
*_Time Machine May Report "Preparing..." For a Long Time_*
Consider these factors regarding an extended period of "Preparing...". Consider each topic separately and do not attempt to act on all of them at once.
*Recent Crash or Other Major System Event* (Deep Traversal)
The reasons for this process are described in an article by George Schreyer. “During the preparation step it checks the FSEvents log for consistency. If it determines that something isn't quite right it has to rescan the whole disk. This can take quite awhile. A full rescan is always triggered by a crash, an unplanned shut down event or by booting from some other bootable disk between backups…. After a crash, Time Machine must scan the whole disk to determine what it has to do because it cannot trust the information that it left behind. Connected via an Ethernet connection, this phase would typically take 20 minutes on an older PowerBook. Being connected wirelessly stretches this phase out to over 3 hours.” [http://www.girr.org/mac_stuff/backups.html]
According to the following KB article it can sometimes take a very long time if Time Machine begins this “deep traversal” and has to compare data inventories. This may apply to your situation, particularly if many Gigs of data are involved. (http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1516)
*Anti-Virus Software*
Running anti-virus software can interfere with the backup process. Either disable it altogether, or try the suggestion outlined here, “If you use third-party anti-virus scanning software and have issues, make sure your Time Machine back up folder (Backups.backupdb on the Time Machine disk) is excluded from virus scanning.” (http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1516)
*Software Updates* #
Installing new software, upgrading existing software, or updating Mac OS X system software can create major changes in the structure of your Macs directories. Time Machine will backup every file that has changed since the installation.
If you take a look at the Console logs Time Machine may be reporting that your backups need "deep traversal". That's fine. Time Machine knows what is wrong and how to fix it. If you have a great deal of data, it may take quite awhile.
After an OS update (like 10.5.5) Time Machine realizes the system no longer matches what it looked like during the previous backup. So it has determined that it's earlier catalogue of what-should-be-where is 'untrustable'. So it is going to go item-by-item comparing the before and after of your system. If you have just performed an OS Update then Time Machine knows what it's doing - let it do it!
*Spotlight Keeps Indexing Backup Drive* #
It may be that Time Machine can’t proceed or complete a backup due to a Spotlight indexing error. During this period, take a look at the Spotlight icon in the upper right corner of your screen. Is there a tiny dot pulsating in the center of the spyglass? Click on the icon. Is there a progress bar displayed? Generally Spotlight indexing is a good thing. But at time it may hang and never progress, preventing backups from taking place.
Go to System Prefs --> Spotlight --> Privacy Tab.
Drag your Time Machine disk into the window. It should now be among the items to exclude from indexing.
Now quit System Prefs.
Reopen System Prefs and remove ("-") the Time Machine disk from the window.
This should clear out Spotlights cache. Naturally, Spotlight should begin indexing again (maybe even for a few hours depending on how much data there is), but it should eventually stop.
*Reboot Time Capsule* #
Stop the backup from the Time Machine menu.
When the Time Machine icon stops spinning, unplug the TC from the wall outlet.
Wait 10-15 seconds.
Re-plug it in again.
After it has restarted (30-60 seconds), attempt another backup.
Time Machine will report “Preparing…” again, but it shouldn’t be lasting more than a couple of hours.
Let us know if any of the suggestions above helped in your case.
Cheers!

Sync stuck on "waiting for items to copy"

When using iTunes running on a Mac to sync to iPads, the sync becomes stuck on "waiting for items to copy."
We are running iTunes 11.1.5 on a MacBook Pro running OS X Mavericks 10.9.2. We have three iPads -- iPad 2 + cellular, iPad (4th generation) + cellular, iPad Mini + cellular -- all of which are running iOS 7.1.1. We have had this problem with all three devices since upgrade to iOS 7.x. The iPad 2 was upgraded from iOS 6.x several months after the other two were upgraded, and did not have this problem until the upgrade.
When attempting to sync, the sync generally becomes stuck on the last step, "waiting for items to copy." Usually there are few items -- an album or movie here, a play list there, occasionally an app -- that will not sync. Sometimes they used to be on the iPad in question, but during the sync they disappear. Other times I am trying to add them to the iPad. In both cases, after the "waiting for items to copy" disappears (because the sync stops unfinished or because I just cancel the sync), iTunes thinks the items are on the iPad, but they are not.
Previously, the sync would be stuck on "waiting" for anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours. Occasionally, it then has copied the items. But more and more, it doesn't copy them.
Most likely related to this, the "other" category of data stored on the iPads is usually suspiciously high.
Occasionally, one of the following methods will temporarily solve the problem:
Rebooting the iPad.
Rebooting iTunes.
Rebooting both the iPad and iTunes.
Rebooting the iPad, iTunes, and the MacBook.
Selecting "Restore iPad ..." on the iTunes menu.
Selecting "Restore from backup" on the iTunes menu.
Combining option 5 or 6 with rebooting iTunes and/or the MacBook.
But usually, none of these methods will do anything but waste an inordinate amount of time. Updating (when an option) to the latest version of iOS 7.x hasn't made a difference.
As you can see, I've tried several options. I've scanned a large number of the related threads here and elsewhere, but to no avail.
Any ideas?
thanks in advance ...

Hi maasailand giraffe,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
First of all, thanks for the detailed notes of the troubleshooting steps you've already tried. It's hard to pinpoint exactly what is going on in your specific case, but I do have a few more ideas for you to try.
Starting with just one of your iPads, when you get stuck on the "waiting for items to copy" step, just disconnect your iPhone. There are probably some orphaned or corrupt files that need to be addressed. I would suggest closing all of your open apps and then backing your iPad up to iCloud. Then review the articles below to move or delete any big files on your device. These can include Voice Memos (iPhone), music, photos on your camera roll, photos or videos that are attached to your Messages, email attachments, etc.
iPhone, iPad, and iPod: Understanding capacity
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1867
iOS: "Not enough free space" alert when trying to sync
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1503?viewlocale=en_US
iOS: Import personal photos and videos from iOS devices to your computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4083
How to delete content you've downloaded from the iTunes Store, App Store, iBooks Store, or Mac App Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5772
Remember that you can download any content you have purchased directly to your iPad.
Downloading past purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
If you need to sync from iTunes, check your settings in the Summary tab to be sure you are only syncing items you have placed a checkmark in front of.
iOS: Syncing with iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386
Give this a try on one of your iPads, and hopefully these steps will work for your other devices as well.
Cheers,
Judy

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Look at this Trouble Shooting link, especially D2:
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
Ciao.

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I am running a MBP, purchased in 2011. I upgraded on Sunday from 10.6 to 10.8 and everything seemed to be working fine. Thought I would do a backup but the drive has just been stuck on 'preparing backup' for ages. Does anybody have any ideas of what I can do?
Thanks.

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Clinton

My sony DCR-SR68 will not connect, stuck on "preparing"

I have tried to connect my sony DCR-SR68 via USB cable, the camera displays proper screen (to choose USB connection for the internal HD), I choose the USB connect, then the screen stays stuck on "preparing."
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If you are attempting to use the camera with iMovie Apple publishes iMovie ’11 Supported Cameras this located by clicking
http://help.apple.com/imovie/cameras/en/index.html?lang=en_US
In checking it appears your camera is supported, now all you need to do is learn to use iMovie. I would recommend getting started by clicking
https://www.apple.com/support/mac-apps/imovie/

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Hi Guys,
When I create a delivery with one ore more sales-bom items and one ore more serial number items and I add one ore more sales-bom items before one of the serial number items the creation of the delivery goes wrong with the following error: "You should use existing serial/batch numbers for this document type [الرسالة 29-51]"
when I add all the seriail number items before the sales-bom items the delivery is created perfectly.
Has anyone seen this error?
It happens at least from SBO 9 PL08 and higher.
Thanks
Ad Kerremans

Hi Ad!
Thank you for your reply.
Did you try a BOM item which components need serial numbers?
I opened a ticket SAP B1: How to create a delivery with BOM items and serials numbers
Would you mind to take a look and give me some advice?
Billy

Re : Restrict the number items in Billing

hI
How to restrict the number items in Billing ? For Example No. of item in billing is maximum 5. Suppose our delivery document contains 7 items then I need first 5 in one invoice and remaining in another invoice. How to do this?.
Thanks
mani

Hi,
Go to SPRO>>>IMG>>>Sales & Distribution>>>Billing>>>Billing Documents>>>Country-specific features>>>Maintain Maximum No. Of Billing Items.
This is where you can define a maximum number of items allowed for all billing documents within a given sales organization.
However, maintaining data here is not enough alone to bring about a billing split by number of billing items.
You must also go to copying control for order/delivery to billing document at item level under "Data VBRK/VBRP" and maintain routine 006 "individual invoice limited" or a similar routine that accesses the data maintained here.
Thanks

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