ERROR: The request ? is missing required parameter Function Name.

I had this head scratcher today, when submitting some XML to SAS via proc metadata:

ERROR: The request ? is missing required parameter Function Name.

Turns out this was a simple fix - the input fileref simply wasn’t ...

ERROR: The referenced entity has not been defined.

I received the following today when uploading a large XML file via proc metadata:

ERROR: The referenced entity has not been defined.

All my entities had been appropriately escaped (or so I thought):

select (instr);
  whe...

Loading files to SAS with CURL

A useful feature of SAS Stored Processes is the ability to load multiple files in a single request. This could be a bunch of CSVs for processing, or even a .sas program that you want to

Using CURL with SAS Stored Processes

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - SAS is an unparalleled platform for light...

Stackoverflow hits 10,000 SAS questions!

If you have a question about SAS - one that fits the definition of a good question - stackoverflow (SO) is a fantastic place to ask!  There is an active community, that cares about giving the...

Create a Metadata Folder in SAS -Programmatically

As a SAS Application Developer, it’s important for me to be able to build and deploy with the minimum of point and click intervention.  After previously automating ...

The Sasensei Bitcoin Challenge

To celebrate the recent launch of the Sasensei final level (Custom Quiz Builder) we’re running a promotion in April, May and June this year. The prize - $100 in Bitcoin - is given to the player who submits the best question of the month. Note that...

SAS Global Forum 2018

The 42nd annual SAS Global Forum took place this year in mile “high” Denver! This pilgrimage is a firm part of the calendar for SAS professionals around the world.

Kicking off with the partner event on Sunday 8th March, we learned about SAS...

₿ Bitcoin SAS Format - $bitcoin.

For Bitcoin denominated reports, a Bitcoin SAS Format will align the decimal place and display the appropriate currency symbol.  Unicode released the dedicated Bitcoin symbol ( ...