Execution Phase (17)

Understanding DATA Step Processing

Execution Phase

At the end of the execution phase, the SAS log confirms that the raw data file was read and displays the number of observations and variables in the data set.

SAS Log

NOTE: 9 records were read from the infile INVENT. NOTE: The data set PERM.UPDATE has 9 observations and 5 variables.

You already know how to display the data with the PRINT procedure. Remember to use the two-level name of the data set.
proc print data=perm.update; run;

Obs Item IDnum InStock BackOrd Total

1 Bird Feeder LG088 3 20 23

2 6 Glass Mugs SB082 6 12 18

3 Glass Tray BQ049 12 6 18

4 Padded Hangrs MN256 15 20 35

5 Jewelry Box AJ498 23 0 23

6 Red Apron AQ072 9 12 21

7 Crystal Vase AQ672 27 0 27

8 Picnic Basket LS930 21 0 21

9 Brass Clock AN910 2 10 12

Obs	Item	IDnum	InStock	BackOrd	Total
1	Bird Feeder	LG088	3	20	23
2	6 Glass Mugs	SB082	6	12	18
3	Glass Tray	BQ049	12	6	18
4	Padded Hangrs	MN256	15	20	35
5	Jewelry Box	AJ498	23	0	23
6	Red Apron	AQ072	9	12	21
7	Crystal Vase	AQ672	27	0	27
8	Picnic Basket	LS930	21	0	21
9	Brass Clock	AN910	2	10	12