topic Override ddname in a proc from a jcl in SAS Programming

Override ddname in a proc from a jcl

deleted_user — Mon, 25 May 2009 05:18:23 GMT

Hi all,

We have a scenario, wherein it is required to override the DDname in a proc from the JCL. Sample jcl and proc is as given below. I have tried three different ways to override the ddname, but none of them are working.

I cannot use symbolics as there are some other constraints with it. This problem is only with the step executing SAS program, for any other proc I will be able to override the DDname. Please let me if there is any way to overcome this issue.

JCL:

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//STEPA EXEC PROC=RAPROC
//PSTEPC1.OUT1 DD DSN=HLQ1.TEST.FILE=(,CATLG) ---> Not working
//OUT1 DD DSN=HLQ1.TEST.FILE,DISP=(,CATLG) ---> Not working
//RAPROC.PSTEPC1.OUT1 DD DSN=HLQ1.TEST.FILE,DISP=(,CATLG) ---> Not working
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PROC:RAPROC

//PSTEPC1 EXEC SAS, /* This step executes a sas program */
// PARM='SYSPARM=''&RPTNAME'''
//OMLIST DD DSN=&&RESULTS,DISP=(OLD,DELETE)
//OUT1 DD DUMMY
//SYSIN DD DSN=ABC.DEF.GHI(AAAAA),DISP=SHR

Re: Override ddname in a proc from a jcl

sbb — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:59:01 GMT

Yes, this is a "feature" (pronounced limitation) of nested JCL PROCs, especially worse when you have multiple job-steps within a PROC. Check your JCL manual for specifics on job-step overrides. Unfortunately, what you are attempting to accomplish is not possible with nested JCL PROCs.

Scott Barry
SBBWorks, Inc.

Re: Override ddname in a proc from a jcl

deleted_user — Tue, 26 May 2009 06:59:33 GMT

Thanks Scott, I learnt it now.... Message was edited by: sasdev