unable to read source file file_specification Facility: DEBUG, VMS Debugger Explanation: Source lines from the file file_specification cannot be displayed because the debugger was unable to read the source file (represented as file_specification). The accompanying VAX RMS status message gives more information about the reasons for the source file not being opened. User Action: Examine the VAX RMS status message to determine the reasons for the source file not being read, and take the appropriate action based on that information.