>In both places, switch the order of your parameters:
>
> pnEmpPersNo IN EMP.pers_no%Type,
> pCursor OUT RetCursor

This didn't change things.

>Second, are you using the most recent ODBC drivers? Oracle or MS?

I'm using the Oracle73 ODBC Version 200.03.01 File SQ032_73.dll This is an oldie. But up till now it's served me ok. If I have my query etc.. all on the client side I never have trouble.

Mike