Error message when copying Calendar items

Question

When I try to copy any Calendar item, the following error message pops up.

This happens for both "Ctrl + V" and "Ctrl + drag item".

"Cannot copy the items. Cannot complete the copy operation. The items may have been moved or deleted, or you may not have sufficient permission."

However, the copy operation itself seems successful.

This popup is really annoying. Any help would be appreciated.

Answer 1

Same. I noticed this recently as I used to be able to copy items on shared calendars but now get this same error message.

Outlook version:

Microsoft® Outlook® for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2206 Build 16.0.15330.20306) 32-bit

Copying and pasting on my individual named calendar also works fine. It's only on the shared calendar and I am an owner on the shared calendar. Same with my coworker who is also an owner on the shared calendar.

Answer 2

Thank you for your response.

After further investigation, I found that copying works normally in my main Calendar, and the above error only occurs in a different private calendar that I've created.

The Outlook version is:

Microsoft® Outlook® for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2202 Build 16.0.14931.20652) 64-bit

I encounter the same error in safe mode.

Since this is my only Office account, I can't test with another account.

Answer 3

Dear [#ST#],

Good day! Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community. We are happy to help you.

I understand that you have a concern while copying calendar event. Sincere apologies for the scenario you are encountering

Could you please provide me with more details? It will help us isolate the scenario

Kindly share with us the information below:

1. Which Outlook version are you currently using. You can check under Outlook>File>Office Account

2. If you use safe mode are you encountering the scenario

If Outlook won't open, try opening it in safe mode, which disables add-ins.

1. Right-click the Startbutton, and click Run.
2. Type **Outlook.exe /safe,**and click OK.
3. Did you try out to log in with a different user account in Outlook and tested the same scenario? This can help us isolate if it related to the email account or the Outlook Application

We look forward to your response. Thanks for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Anesu | Microsoft Community Moderator

Answer 4

Hello Anesu

Do you know if any progress been made on this? Having an error message appear when it seems no error has occurred is very frustrating.

I concur with #ST# below, such that "...I found that copying works normally in my main Calendar, and the above error only occurs in a different private calendar that I've created."

Thank you.

FWIW my version is: Microsoft® Outlook® for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2208 Build 16.0.15601.20148) 32-bit