You're using single quotes inside single quotes, you'll need to either escape them or switch to double-quotes for your outer string delimiter (preferred). ie: /usr/local/pgsql/bin/psql -d temp -c "insert into temp.ip_mapping_tb(ip, location) values('192.100.9.51','First Floor')" Jason Minion jason.minion@xxxxxxxxxx ________________________________ From: pgsql-admin-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pgsql-admin-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of dhanesh.prabha@xxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 5:01 AM To: pgsql-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ADMIN] Problem with /usr/local/pgsql/bin/psql Hi , I am trying to insert data into the table via shell script using psql command. But it giving syntax error. the same query is finely working pgAdmin III client. The query and error given below. Eg: /usr/local/pgsql/bin/psql -d temp -c 'insert into temp.ip_mapping_tb(ip,location) values('192.100.9.51','FirstFloor')' ERROR: syntax error at or near ".9" at character 85 LINE 1: ...pping_tb(ip,location) values(192.100.9.51,Firs... Also when i am givinf Firstfloor as First Floor it was giving error /usr/local/pgsql/bin/psql -d temp -c 'insert into temp.ip_mapping_tb(ip,location) values('192.100.9.51','First Floor')' psql: FATAL: role "Floor)" does not exist Thanks and Regards Dhanesh The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted via email. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.wipro.com