Opening SAS project but programs are missing. Still programs run from "run" button

[aleksi555]

I recently saved my SAS project containing 4 programs with a different name and when I opened it again, I didnt see my programs anymore. Does anyone know why this happens and how can I get those programs back to showing under the "process flow" (on top left)? My programs are still there as when I click "Run" button, I can run the project.

[aleksi555 · Accepted solution]

I answer to my own question. I had to right click under the "process flow" (white area below it) and select "Refresh" to get the programs to show again. Not sure why this happened but hope this helps others if ever happens.

[kpbarry]

I had an user with the same issue and this worked for her as well.   

[Tayps]

I recently encountered a similar issue and found my solution in a SAS support document. Appending the solution to this answered post in case other users encounters the same problem in future.

Apparently this happens when the program history code is deleted. Why it gets deleted, I have not yet figured out. 

Solution: 

1. Make a backup copy of your project and open it
2. Select Tools ► Options ► Program History.
3. Press the Clear Program History button.
4. Uncheck the Enable Program History option.
5. Click OK to close the options window.
6. Save this project and close Enterprise Guide.
7. Reopen the project that you just saved.

(To re-enable the program history for the project, just go back to  Tools ► Options ► Program History and check the Enable Program History option.)

Link to SAS support article: http://support.sas.com/kb/56/273.html