OL2000: Error Message: "This rule could not be created." Canceling Run Rule Now (222224)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 2000
This article was previously published under Q222224

SYMPTOMS

If you create a new rule, select "run rule now," and then cancel running the rule, you receive the following warning message:

This rule could not be created. Check your folder permissions.

CAUSE

You cancelled the rule before it ran. If you choose not to run the rule, or you allow the rule to run to completion, you do not receive this warning.

RESOLUTION

Either allow the rule to run without interruption, or do not select "run rule now." The rule appears when you click Rules Wizard on the View menu. The rule is saved, even though the warning message says it could not be created.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/29/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbpending KB222224
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