Music Library cannot be saved notice on my iMac

I get this message on my Mac "The Music Library file cannot be saved. A duplicate file name was specified" How do I fix this?

Running Sequoia 15.4, iMac

My music has been downloaded to each new iMac I've had over 13 years. It's always been fine. I haven't opened the music app in months, now I get this message. HELP


iMac 24″, macOS 15.4

Posted on Apr 9, 2025 01:39 PM

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Apr 11, 2025 04:11 PM in response to Bubela

"I get this message on my Mac 'The Music Library file cannot be saved. A duplicate file name was specified' How do I fix this? Running Sequoia 15.4, iMac[...]"

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Troubleshooting "The Music Library file cannot be saved. A duplicate file name was specified" Message:



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What to Try:

Try clearing the Music Library and then use Check for Available Downloads...:


I. Close: Music


Next...


II. Rid of Downloads:

On the Finder Bar:

  1. Click: Go menu
  2. Select: Home
  3. Select: Music
  4. Select: Music
  5. Select: Media
  6. Drag and Drop: all folders to the Trash
  7. Empty: to Trash
  8. See Screenshot 1*


Next:


III. Reattempt the Downloads...

  1. Open: iTunes
  2. Click: Account menu
  3. Select: Check for Available Downloads...
  4. Proceed from there with the downloads
  5. See Screenshot 2**


Next:


IV. Try Music Once More:

Open: Music

See if you no longer get this error

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Screenshots:

*Screenshot 1:


**Screenshot 2:




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