Actually an error may (and assuming a routine play, should) be scored in the situation you describe with a dropped foul ball.
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/of..._scorer_10.jsp
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Originally Posted by rule 10.13
An error shall be charged for each misplay (fumble, muff or wild throw) which prolongs the time at bat of a batter or which prolongs the life of a runner, or which permits a runner to advance one or more bases. ... (3) ... (a) An error shall be charged against any fielder when he muffs a foul fly, to prolong the time at bat of a batter whether the batter subsequently reaches first base or is put out.
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