You cannot copy or move a message that is formatted in Unicode to the Inbox in an organization that is running Exchange Server 2003 SP1

Consider the following scenario. In your organization, you are running Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1). Additionally, you are using a Double Byte Character Set (DBCS)-based language. In Microsoft Office Outlook 2003, you move a message to a Unicode format-based Personal Folders file (.pst). Or, you save this message in the Unicode format. Then, you try to copy or to move the message that is formatted in Unicode to the Inbox. In this scenario, you receive one of the following error messages in Outlook 2003.

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This problem occurs because the PR_SENT_REPRESENTING_ENTRYID property is corrupted when you save the message in the Unicode format. The algorithm that converts the message assumes that the code page that is used is ASCII. Therefore, the algorithm uses less buffer space.

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

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Prerequisites

You must install Exchange Server 2003 SP1 before you install the hotfix.

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Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply the hotfix. However, the Microsoft Exchange Information Store service and all the dependent services will be restarted.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The global version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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