"Unknown error occurred (-54)" message appears when trying to access music library on iTunes

iMac Sonoma 14.3.1. Latest upgrade installed


Opening Itunes Music app throws these errors:

  1. The file “Application.musicdb” cannot be read. An unknown error occurred (-54).

and

2.The Music Library file cannot be saved. An unknown error occurred (-54).


Opening Music .mp3 files throws this error:

The Music Library file cannot be saved. An unknown error occurred (-54).


Anyone know a remedy? Reinstall? Corrupt files?


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iMac 21.5″, macOS 14.3

Posted on Feb 21, 2024 10:31 AM

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Feb 21, 2024 1:52 PM in response to jayxjx

jayxjx wrote:

iMac Sonoma 14.3.1. Latest upgrade installed

Opening Itunes Music app throws these errors:1.
The file “Application.musicdb” cannot be read. An unknown error occurred (-54).
and
2.The Music Library file cannot be saved. An unknown error occurred (-54).

Opening Music .mp3 files throws this error:
The Music Library file cannot be saved. An unknown error occurred (-54).

Anyone know a remedy? Reinstall? Corrupt files?

click here If you see error -54 - Apple Support

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