ERROR: The ODS initializer failed to instantiate during SAS startup.

[dleduc]

The error message above is followed by another error message:

ERROR: Exception text: java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException

Most of SAS statistics work except the ODS graphics which crash cause errors so that nothing else will run.  I am running  X64_10PRO WIN 10.0.19045 Workstation

All was running fine when the security folks told me that I had to reinstall SAS because of vulnerability.  I did the reinstall and now I have the above problems.  I did try the solution that was in note 55652 of disabling jabswitch, but it did not help.  I seem to recall from some time ago with a previous version that there was a configuration file in SAS where I could point to the version of Java that I wanted it to use, but I don't recall where or even if that is relevant.  Can anyone help me with this problem?

[SASKiwi]

I suggest you open a track with SAS Tech Support (support.sas.com). Your problem is likely to need further diagnosing so they are in the best position to help. SAS now includes a private JRE library and this is what SAS uses. Remnants of your previous installation may be pointing to other versions of Java.