When backup the imac with time capsule, the time machine will show error with volumes/data/imac/sparsebundle could not be created??

Can anyone help with the above situation??

There are a number of things that cause the problem.
http://pondini.org/TM/C17.html
Usually if you go to disk page in manual setup of the airport utility (5.6 of course as 6 is a toy), disconnect all users and it will then work ok again.
The issue is Lion (maybe contributed to by the 7.6 and later firmware).

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  • 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
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    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.

  • Time Machine Backup error - The backup disk image "/Volumes/Data/Extreme.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error -1).

    I am getting a Time Machine backup error "The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/Extreme.sparsebundle” could not be accessed (error -1)."
    Then a Finder window pops up with the backup directory in it.  When I open it I see all the backups that were completed successfully and then the one there is simply always shows the data and .inProgress.  I thought that maybe if I could delete the one that is perpetually in progress it would start a new one and run fine, but I won't let me delete it.

    Reboot the TC.. or go to the 5.6 utility.. and disconnect all users.. to force it to reconnect.
    C17 in troubleshooting.. to give more specifics to Kappy's comment.
    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

  • The backup disk image "/Volumes/FW1000HD/MacBkPro.sparsebundle" could not be created (error 1).

    I added an 1TB external usb hard disk to my time capsule as the existing 1TB hard disk is nearly full (less than 12 GB left on time capslule hard disk).  Initially, I connected external hard disk to my MacBookPro (late 2009 Intel machine) and erased most of the data on that disk. I added the disk to time machine's backup disks thru the time machine window in system preferences. Now I supposedly have both hard disks, the one in the time capsule and the new usb hard disk, available for backup. Time Machine immediately backed up my system, which consists of my MacBookPro hard disk (about 96.8 GB) and another external usb hard disk which contains about 500 GB of data, on the new extenal hard disk.Time Machine did not attempt to create a new sparsebundle at that time on my new external backup disk.  This backup was done while the new backup hard disk and the data disk were both connected to the MacBookPro and the Time Capsule was directly connected by ethernet cable to the MacBookPro. I then disconnected the two hard disks from the MacBookPro and reconnected them both via usb to the Time Capsule. Now, hopefully, the external usb backup hard disk can be written to via wi-fi thru the usb connection thru the Time Capsule? I successfully use the data disk (which contains my full iTunes Library) from the Time Capsule all of the time.
    Time Machine has continued to backup small backups of a few MB to a few hundred MB to the  Time Capsule hard disk. Time Machine has attempted at least twice that I know of to set up a sparsebundle on the new external backup hard disk, but it has failed both times with the following message:
    The backup disk image “/Volumes/FW1000HD/MacBkPro.sparsebundle” could not be created (error 1).
    Before the two attempts that I witnessed to create the sparsebundle on the new backup drive, I got the following message:
    The identity of the backup disk “FW1000HD” has changed since the previous backup. 
    I did not change the identity of the FW1000HD, but it originally was connected directly to the MacBookPro when it was backed up. Could this be the problem? And if so, how do I fix this, so I can use this hard disk for back up from the wi-fi connection to Time Capsule?
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    I'm not sure this is at the root of your problems, but Time Machine manages backups to a local disk differently than to a network disk.  The Time Machine backup written to the disk while it was connected locally can't be used for network backups.

  • 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

  • The backup disk image"/Volumes/TimeMachine/Macintosh.sparsebundle" could not be created (error-2).

    Time machine problem. Backups from my 1TB imac 2009, to a 6 TB RAID configured MyBook Live Duo (3TB+3TB) will not work over ethernet cable. I have 800GB on my 1TB internal drive, have tried the option, command p+r and it does not work. Still get two error messages.
    the backup disk image"/Volumes/TimeMachine/Macintosh.sparsebundle" could not be accessed (error-1).
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    the backup disk image"/Volumes/TimeMachine/Macintosh.sparsebundle" could not be created (error-2).
    Please help.

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  • 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.

  • I am using a WD My Passport Studio external hard drive as a Time Machine. I get the error that a back up folder could not be created when my iMac has been asleep, any advice.

    I am using a WD My Passport Studio external hard drive as a Time Machine. I get the error that a back up folder could not be created when my iMac has been asleep, any advice. The hard drive is set set not to go to sleep.

    Were you not plugged in via USB to begin with?
    I would recommend performing some resets just to be on the safe side. Unplug the external HD, and try these steps:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379

  • Purchased a new Macbook Pro 13". I used migration assistant to transfer. I can't backup to time capsule.  I am getting on error The backup disk image "/Volumes/Herb's Time Capsul/Herb MacBook Pro.sparsebundle" could not be created (error 17).  Help

    Purchased a new Macbook Pro 13". I used migration assistant to transfer. I can't backup to time capsule.  I am getting on error "The backup disk image “/Volumes/Herb's Time Capsul/Herb MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” could not be created (error 17).  Help!

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    ☞ In the Finder, select Go ▹ Utilities from the menu bar, or press the key combination shift-command-U. The application is in the folder that opens.
    ☞ Open LaunchPad. Click Utilities, then Keychain Access in the page that opens.
    Select the System keychain in the list of keychains in the sidebar of the window. If you don't see the list, click the down-arrow icon below the sidebar.
    Then select Passwords in the Category list at lower left. Click the Kind heading in the list of keychain items to arrange it by Kind.
    Locate the AirPort Disk Password with the name of your Time Capsule. Double-click the item and check the box marked Show Password in the inspector window that opens. You'll be prompted for the administrator login password. Make a note of the AirPort password, then close the inspector window and delete the item.
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  • The backup disk image "/Volumes/Jeffrey Brown's Time Capsul-1/Main.sparsebundle" could not be created (error 17).

    The backup disk image "/Volumes/Jeffrey Brown's Time Capsule-1/Main.Sparsebundle" could not be created (error 17). How can I fix it?

    Try just rebooting the TC.. or a reboot of the network..
    Turn everything off and restart in correct order.. modem.. TC.. clients. 2min gap.
    Try C9 in pondini for that error.
    http://pondini.org/TM/C9.html
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    Short.. less than 20 characters. 10 is usually plenty. Why type more than you need to?
    No spaces.. spaces have to be removed even in apple names..
    Pure alphanumeric.. some characters cause issues.. again the apostrophe is a nasty item to all other OS.
    The -1 is stupid Mountain Lion.
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  • HT3275 Can you please let me know how I can correct the following which appears during back up with time machineThe backup disk image "/Volumes/Andreas ZERVOS's Time Capsu-1/Andreas Zervos's MacBook Pro 1.sparsebundle" could not be created (error -1)

    Can you please help me to solve the following problem occuring during back up with time machine?
    The backup disk image “/Volumes/Andreas ZERVOS's Time Capsu-1/Andreas Zervos’s MacBook Pro 1.sparsebundle” could not be created (error -1)

    Hello,
    I'm not sure what it means, but...
    http://www.levelofindirection.com/journal/2009/10/10/using-a-networked-drive-for -time-machine-backups-on-a-mac.html
    http://www.coastalvectors.com/blog/2011/02/understanding-time-machine-and-sparse -bundles/
    Have you looked through Pondini's extensive TM help site?
    http://Pondini.org/TM/FAQ.html
    I can't imagine anything TMwise not covered.

  • 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).
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    See #C17 in Pondini's excellent support document Time Machine - Troubleshooting
    http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html

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