SQL Backup Error

[biktoryah]

When I tried backing up a database in the server this error came up

"Backup, CheckAlloc, Bulk copy, Select into, and file manipulation (such as Create file) operations on a database must be serialized. Reissue the statement after the current backup, CheckAlloc or file manipulation operation is completed. Backup or restore operation terminating abnormally"

what does this mean? and what can i do to fix it?

your reply is very much appreciated..thank you

biktoryah

 

[JamesLean]

It sounds like another process, of the type listed, is currently running.

Are you already in the middle of a backup?
Do you have any bulk copy jobns scheduled which are running (DTS etc..)?
Are you running any DBCC checks?

Check the output of sp_who to see current connections and see if you can see anything odd. It may be that a process was started a while ago but failed and the connection is stuck open.

--James