Err Msg: One Appointment Cannot Be Read from Microsoft Outlook (186000)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Pocket Outlook 2.0
  • Microsoft Pocket PC 2002
This article was previously published under Q186000

SYMPTOMS

When you synchronize a Microsoft Pocket PC that uses Microsoft Pocket Outlook, you may receive the following error message:
One appointment cannot be read from Microsoft Outlook due to an unknown error. This item will not be synchronized with the mobile device. Error 80180B04.

CAUSE

This behavior may occur if any of the following conditions is true:
  • An appointment in Microsoft Outlook 97 or Outlook 2002 is damaged.
  • You are synchronizing a single appointment that was originally created as a recurring appointment.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem:
  1. Disconnect the Handheld PC or Pocket PC that is connected to the desktop computer.
  2. Wait 5 seconds, and then reconnect the Handheld PC or Pocket PC to the desktop computer.
  3. The synchronization process will start through the ActiveSync application.

    If the synchronization process fails, you may have a corrupt appointment.
  4. Try to remove and then recreate an appointment in Microsoft Outlook 97 or Outlook 2002, or create an appointment in Pocket Outlook.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/28/2003
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB186000 kbAudDeveloper
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