as stated on http://lists.kde.org/?t=111581271000001&r=1&w=2 the problem was that I was using an online imap folder, and not a disconnected one. maybe ubuntu could add a more meaningful messagebox like "This feature is supported only on disconnected IMAP accounts"?
** Bug watch added: KDE Bug Tracking System #112771 http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=112771 ** Also affects: kdepim (upstream) via http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=112771 Importance: Unknown Status: Unknown -- Unable to save Event "foo" when calendar is stored on an imap folder https://launchpad.net/bugs/77682 -- kubuntu-bugs mailing list kubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/kubuntu-bugs