Unable to complete backup. An error occurred while creating the backup folder.

Time Machine backup fails : Time Machine couldn't complete the backup to <<drive name>>

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Sep 3, 2021 07:37 AM

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Posted on Sep 3, 2021 08:35 AM

Erase the drive and format it APFS (Case Sensitive) then try again.

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Sep 3, 2021 08:35 AM in response to jenifern

Erase the drive and format it APFS (Case Sensitive) then try again.

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