The manager cannot create the resource account (0x8c040017) - Microsoft Spooler Error

Many of us would have encountered this error, we just choose to ignore it and go ahead with saving and publishing the project. This error occurs when we try to create a local resource, assign it to tasks and then publish the project.

Cause:

You will get this error if you attempt to create a duplicate user account or a user account that is not specified correctly. This error also occurs when you have denied creating resource accounts from Microsoft Office Project under Server Configuration in PWA. This error can also occur when you try to publish projects to the Project Server database from Project Professional while you are in offline mode(not connected to the computer running Project Server 2003).

Resolution:

1. Double check that you have specified the correct domain\user name combination for the resource.

2. Log on to Project Web Access as an administrator. Click Admin, and then click Server Configuration. Under Select the features that you want to make available to users in Project Web Access , click Allow for Create Accounts from Microsoft Project permission. Save changes and log off from Project Web Access.

3. Restart Project Professional and connect to the computer running Project Server 2003.