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Can't save an email to CRM due to invalid mailbox settings

This article helps you troubleshoot and resolve an error message that occurs in Microsoft Copilot for Sales due to a disabled mailbox in Microsoft Dynamics 365.

Note

Microsoft Sales Copilot is rebranded as Microsoft Copilot for Sales in January 2024. The screenshots in this article will be updated with the new name soon.

Who is affected?

Requirement type Description
Client app Copilot for Sales Outlook add-in
Platform Web and desktop clients
OS Windows and Mac
Deployment User managed and admin managed
CRM Dynamics 365
Users All users

Symptoms

When you open Copilot for Sales in Outlook and try to save an email or a meeting to CRM, you see the following error message:

Update settings to save emails

Screenshot that shows the Update settings to save emails error.

Cause

This error occurs when the user's mailbox is disabled or the mailbox is missing a server profile.

Resolution

  1. Open the CRM instance you connected to Copilot for Sales.

    Note

    To get the CRM instance URL, select Options () in the upper-right corner of the Copilot for Sales pane. The URL is displayed under Signed in to Dynamics 365.

  2. Select Settings > Personalization Settings.

    Screenshot that shows the Personalization Settings option.

  3. Select the Email tab, and then select View your Mailbox.

    Screenshot that shows the View your Mailbox option under the Email tab.

  4. Under Synchronization Method, ensure a value is selected for Server Profile. If not, select Microsoft Exchange Online.

    Screenshot that shows the value selected for a server profile.

  5. In the ribbon, select Activate if it's available.

    Screenshot that shows how to activate a mailbox.

    Note

    To see any errors or warnings related to the server-side synchronization, select Alerts in the left pane. Each alert has a link to more information about the issue and how to resolve it.

  6. Select Save & Close.

More information

If your issue is still unresolved, go to the Copilot for Sales - Microsoft Community Hub to engage with our experts.