"Unable to Write to SD Card"

I received the message "Unable to write to SD card" while trying to export some data from an app to my SD card. How do I regain the ability to write to my SD card?

CellDaddy,
I'm happy to help with your SD card. What information are you trying to move from the application? Does this happen on multiple apps? If you go into Settings>SD card, what is the available storage for the card? If you insert the SD card into the computer, are you able to view the files properly? Let me know!
Thank you,
AdamE_VZW
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http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z-Ultra/What-changed-in-Android-4-4-KitKat-with-SD-cards/m-p/63...
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Welcome to the Support Communities! The error message you posted indicates a possible firmware update is needed for iTunes for Windows to work with your CD drive.
iTunes for Windows: Updating the firmware on your CD or DVD drive - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201852
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