XCLN: Error Message when Opening PF Without Proper Permissions

ID: Q184289

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Exchange Active Server Components, version 5.0
Microsoft Outlook Web Access, version 5.5
Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 5.0, 5.5

SYMPTOMS

When accessing a Public Folder in Outlook Web Access you receive the following error message:

You don't have the necessary permissions to view this folder.

This may be followed by a Java Script error referring to "line X." The client allows you to proceed and see the directory structure.

CAUSE

No public folder postings are available, or no public folders are set with permissions other than Folder Visible properties.

WORKAROUND

To ensure that public folders are not visible to users without permissions, use the Exchange Administrator program to clear the Folder Visible property from each folder for which this is wanted. You can also remove this attribute from the public folder if you have permission to modify the properties from a client.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the above listed versions.

Additional query words: Public, Folders, PF, OWA, ASC, Active Server Components, Java Script Error

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:5.0,5.5
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb