Locating the SAS Log

The destination of your log depends on the method that you are using to start, run, and exit SAS. It also depends on your operating environment and on the setting of SAS system options. The following table shows the default destination for each method of operation:
Table 23.1 Default Destinations for the SAS Log
Method of Operation
Destination of SAS Log
SAS windowing environment (interactive full-screen)
Log window
Interactive line mode
On the terminal display, as statements are entered
Noninteractive SAS programs
Depends on the operating environment
Batch jobs
Printer or disk file, depending on your operating environment

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