Hi Martin,
On 3 Apr 2011, Martin Butz wrote:
> Hi,
>  
> * %![Error: (error No buffer named *Article*)]
> :PROPERTIES:
> :EMAIL: %![Error: (error No buffer named *Article*)]
> :PHONE_OFFICE: %^{Telefon (Büro)}
> :FAX_OFFICE: %^{Fax (Büro)}
> :PHONE_MOBILE: %^{Telefon (mobil)}
> :PHONE_PRIVATE: %^{Telefon (privat)}
> :SKYPE: %^{Skype-Name}
> :URL: %^{Web}
> :COMPANY: %^{Firmenname}
> :POSITION: %^{Position/Stellung}
> :COUNTRY: %^{Land}
> :POSTCODE: %^{Postleitzahl}
> :CITY: %^{Stadt}
> :STREET: %^{Straße, Hausnummer}
> :END:
>  
> thus preventing me to input the new contact's name. The prompt asks for 
> the input of tags.

Using `org-contacts-template-*` in the capture template depends on you
using Gnus and thus having a '*Article*' Buffer.

So you might prefer using `%^{Name}` and `%^{Email}` instead, if you do
not use Gnus.

In case you use Wanderlust I posted template functions here:
http://article.gmane.org/gmane.emacs.orgmode/40165

Greetings,
Michael