Debugging Sas(R) Programs

Crack SAS coding problems quickly! Discover how SAS identifies problems; what the SAS log really means; common DATA step, PROC, and SAS macro problems and their solutions; and a quick reference of error messages. Debugging SAS Programs: A Handbook of Tools and Techniques is the "go-to" guide that helps you solve the most common problems that occur in the SAS DATA step, in base SAS PROCs, and in SAS macro code. The author covers a broad range of programming problems, from syntax errors to complex logic errors. 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.

The author of Debugging SAS Programs: A Handbook of Tools and Techniques as well as SAS Macro Programming Made Easy, Michele Burlew is a self-employed SAS programmer with more than 20 years of experience. She specializes in designing and programming a variety of SAS applications, and she has expertise in using many SAS products. Michele's extensive experience in developing programs and working with end users gives her keen insight into the needs of SAS software users.