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Q146256: XCLN: User w/ Delete Permissions Cannot Delete Messages

Article: Q146256
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): 4.0 5.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbusage
Last Modified: 16-MAR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Windows 95/98 client, versions 4.0, 5.0 
- Microsoft Exchange Windows 3.x client, versions 4.0, 5.0 
- Microsoft Exchange Windows NT client, versions 4.0, 5.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When UserA tries to delete an item from a folder in UserB's mailbox in which
Delete permissions have been enabled, UserA will receive the following error
message:

  An item could not be deleted. You do not have permission to create a message
  in this folder.

CAUSE
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This is by design.

UserB must give UserA Create Items permission on the Deleted Items folder in
addition to the Delete Items permission on the desired folder.

RESOLUTION
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UserB must log into the client and select his/her Deleted Items folder. Click
Properties on the File menu, and select Permissions. Enable the Create Items
permission for UserA.

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Keywords          : kbusage 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange400 kbExchangeClientSearch kbZNotKeyword kbZNotKeyword2 kbZNotKeyword3 kbExchange400NT kbExchange500NT kbExchange400Win95 kbExchange500Win95
Version           : 4.0 5.0

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