I am having trouble doing something. But first, some background information. I have a batch job that will do the following: 1) Run a COBOL program that creates a flat file. 2) FTP that flat file to a UN*X-based system 3) FTP to a VAX system (running VMS and PMDF) and submit a job that will send an email message to several users. I am running the program on an HP3000 987 system running MPEX/L C.50.00 and I am using the FTP.ARPA.SYS program. Now comes my problem. I am able to successfully complete items 1 and 2 above. However, when I try to submit the job (step 3), I get the following message: 500 Can't spawn process, Status = 0x38982 after the following statement is encountered: Site spawn submit/queue=pj$batch/log=art.log/keep gitotx05.com (The portion after 'site' is specific to the VMS operating system). I have tried to remove the 'site' command from the job stream but it fails again. However, when I log onto the VMS system, I can execute the above command with no problem (omitting the 'site' command). I haven't been able to locate the answer to this problem. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Signature: Art Gonzalez Manager, Information Tech. El Paso Community College Phone: (915) 775-6141 Fax: (915) 775-6126 Internet: [log in to unmask] Disclaimer: What I have said is my opinion and does not reflect the opinion of my employer or co-workers