SAS log showing error

[rj]

I tried pulling in MEPS data but when i run the code, the log says the ERROR: Physical file does not exist, even though i checked the dat.file is there.what can be the problem here.

[kannand]

Would you be able to attach the log that shows the code and the messages ? Is it possible the file extension name was not recognized ? 

[SASKiwi · Accepted solution]

Common causes for this type of problem are:

• the path is mistyped
• the path is incorrectly defined
• the computer on which SAS is running does not have the permissions to access a correctly-defined path

Please supply the actual error from your SAS log so we can offer further advice.

[rj]

I got the reason why my error was coming in the log.It was because the dat file was not in the same drive where the dat file library had to be created.I made the library and kept the dat.file in the same drive.Thank you so much for replying.I will need your help if i get stuck again.