Can't create local mailbox in Mail

Hey guys,
I've had this problem with my new MBP where I can't create a mailbox locally on my Mac. This is usually done inside the Mail program by: Mailbox -> New Mailbox -> On My Mac.
The error I get is: Mailbox Creation Failed. Unable to create path ~/Library/Mail/Mailboxes/test.mbox.
Here's the error message that is shown in my console log:
2006-08-12 23:04:18.244 Mail[5431] couldn't create partial directory path /Users/blah/Library/Mail/Mailboxes/test.mbox
Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this problem? Thanks in advance!
Macbook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.7) 2.16ghz, 2gb RAM, 100gb 7200rpm HD, glossy screen

Hi Chewy.
For some reason, ~/Library/Mail/Mailboxes sometimes is actually a file instead of a folder, thus causing the problem you're experiencing. Verify/repair your disk first, as described here:
The Repair functions of Disk Utility: what's it all about?
After having fixed all filesystem issues, if any, proceed as follows:
1. Quit Mail.
2. In the Finder, go to ~/Library/Mail/.
3. Locate Mailboxes. If it's a file instead of a folder, move it to the Trash.
Note: For those not familiarized with the ~/ notation, it refers to the user's home folder.

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