Proc Python

[Kaushansky]

When Proc Python will be available to use?

[SASKiwi]

What version of SAS is your question related to? PROC PYTHON is available currently in SAS Viya.

[Kaushansky]

Do you when or if Proc Python will be available in SAS desktop 9.4 or SAS Studio ?

[SASKiwi]

SAS 9.4 is no longer getting any significant new functionality. 9.4M8 was released in Jan 2023 and contained mostly just security updates. Viya is now the platform getting new functionality. I think you will need to switch to Viya if you want PROC PYTHON.

[Kaushansky]

Thank you.
I have a paid version of desktop SAS 9.4 and SAS Studio. Would I be able to access Viya or is that a different license I need to buy in addition?

[SASKiwi]

If you upgrade to SAS 9.4M8 you will have full support up to Jan 2028. I suggest you talk to your SAS account manager regarding Viya options. Viya architecture is very different so you can expect to have to do a lot of conversion. For example, Viya 4 only runs on linux inside containerised processes so there is no equivalent to desktop SAS 9.4.