SAS programming Essential 1 SAS Studio Error

[whk2023]

Hi,

I downloaded "pg1v2setup.data" from SAS programming course Essential 1 based on class requirement. And I uploaded the macro program in SAS Studio from this folder. However, when I run the macro code, there are always 4 errors listed:

ERROR: Error connecting to 149.173.72.124. (The connection has timed out.)
 ERROR: Unable to establish connection to dl.liveweb.sas.com.
 ERROR: Unable to connect to Web server.
...
       
 NOTE: The SAS System stopped processing this step because of errors.
 SYMBOLGEN:  Macro variable BIG_ZIP_FOUND resolves to -20006
 ERROR: *************************************************************
          Attempt to download epg1v2.zip unsuccessful.
        *************************************************************

I have tried to restart SAS studio, and run the code on my local SAS, but errors always there.

Anyone knows this solution, please help! Thank you!

[Kurt_Bremser]

It seems you have a firewall somewhere which prevents a connection to dl.liveweb.sas.com (which has an IP address of 149.173.72.124).

[whk2023]

Thank you! I just ran it a few hours ago. It was resolved by itself. I am not sure why tho.

[Cynthia_sas]

Hi:
There are multiple sets of instructions in the Programming 1 class. The SAS OnDemand for Academics instructions are written specifically for students who are working on the SAS OnDemand server and the zip file is stored on a location that should not issue that error message.
However, if you run the SAS OnDemand instructions on your University-issued copy of local SAS or on a computer lab copy of SAS, the SAS OnDemand instructions will not work.
You have several choices:
1) use the Virtual Lab that is inside the Programming 1 class. This is a Citrix-based lab that already has the data pre-loaded;
or
2) try a different set of instructions, such as the SAS for local Windows instructions or the SAS for Enterprise Guide instructions (only if you are using SAS Enterprise Guide). Each of those method of practicing in the course will have a separate set of instructions and a separate zip file for you to use. If that does not work for you, then send your question about the data to elearn@sas.com and let us know exactly how you are practicing (SAS OnDemand, SAS on local Windows, SAS on EG, SAS on university or company server) and we can help you find the right set of instructions to follow.
Cynthia

[whk2023]

Thank you! I just ran it a few hours ago. It was resolved by itself. I am not sure why tho.