Should the following be possible according to the standard?

class M;
class M::E;
^^^^^^^^^^^

class C {
public:
    void SetE (M::E* ee) { e = ee; }
private:
    M::E* e;
};

What is the reason for not allowing it?

Thank you for your help.

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