Ipod classic "cannot read or sync" message

I have not used Ipod thru MAC for a while. When I did I get the "cannot sync" message. I have my music library but it plays random tracks not the Playlist I am using.
MAC has been a PITA after Mavericks but maybe I just need to tweak something?
Thanks so much

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