501: password missing from PASS command

Explanation

The PASS command was issued to complete user log on, but no password or password phrase was entered with the PASS command.

System action

Login to the user ID on the server system is rejected. Control is returned to the client for further command processing.

User response

Reissue the USER and PASS commands, specifying a password or password phrase with the PASS command.

System programmer response

None.