Apologies for first check aldrin. Read this as Check if same tmp file already exists in $APPLPTMP directory . Atul Atul Kumar <atul_iiit@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: Aldrin, Check if 1) Is there any tmp file already in $APPLTMP directory 2) Check if $APPLPTMP directory is in utl_file_dir if yes try changing this as first entry Atul http://becomeAppsDBA.blogspot.com http://teachMeOracle.com/forum "Fernandes, Aldrin" <afernand@xxxxxxxx> wrote: Hi Folks, I am getting the following error on the compile security job, any ideas. The APPLPTMP variables all check out. I can write to the directories using utl_file?. Any ideas. Thanks, Aldrin ORA-20100: File XXXX.tmp creation for FND_FILE failed. You will find more information on the cause of the error in request log. --------------------------------- This e-mail contains confidential information that is proprietary to EPCOR and its subsidiary companies in all respects. This information is intended only for the person(s) named in the destination address. Unauthorized distribution, copying or disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please delete it immediately. Atul Kumar Site Dedicated to Apps DBA's Forum Dedicated to Apps DBA's Atul Kumar Site Dedicated to Apps DBA's Forum Dedicated to Apps DBA's