9.6. Undocumented PROC SQL Options

This section lists several undocumented PROC SQL options. Although undocumented options may be freely explored and used, you should carefully consider the ramifications before using them. Because of unannounced changes, possible removal, or nonsupport in future releases, you should exercise care when using them throughout SQL procedure applications. However, undocumented options provide a wealth of opportunities for identifying and resolving coding problems. The table below presents several of these undocumented SQL procedure options for troubleshooting and debugging purposes.

Undocumented PROC SQL Options

OptionDescription
_AGGRdisplays a tree structure in the SAS log with a before-and-after summary.
_ASGN ...

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