Can't save mac mail drafts

When creating a new message in mac mail I cannot save it as a draft as I have been able to do in the past. After writting a message an error will pop up a minute or so later and warn me that I cannot save the file as a draft and any attempt to save the draft is unsuccessful. Any suggestions?

What type of mail account is this (POP, IMAP, .Mac)? Who is the provider? If IMAP or .Mac, what are your Preferences > Accounts > Mailbox Behaviors > Drafts settings?

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