Debugging SAS Programs: A Handbook of Tools and Techinques

By James V Stone

Crack SAS coding problems quickly Discover how SAS identifies problems; what the SAS log really means; and how to approach DATA step, PROC, and SAS macro problems. This go-to guide helps you solve the most common problems that occur in the SAS DATA step, Base SAS procedures, and SAS macro code. It covers a broad range of programming problems, from syntax errors to complex logic errors, and includes a quick reference of error messages. The numerous examples will help you understand and eliminate these errors--and identify ways to avoid them from the start. Topics include how to read the SAS log; how to interpret error, note, and warning messages; and how to solve problems that might occur in the DATA step, Base SAS PROC steps, and SAS macros.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580259278
• ISBN13: 9781580259279
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: SAS Institute
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 8.9"