MSG=

MSG=

Specifies the library that contains SAS error messages

Language element: system option

Default: SAS$MSG logical name

Valid in: configuration file, SAS invocation, VMS_SAS_OPTIONS DCL symbol

OpenVMS specifics: All aspects are host-specific

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Syntax

MSG=library-specification

library-specification: can be an OpenVMS logical name (including search strings) or pathname. Do not use a specific filename.

Details

In the OpenVMS environment, the default value for the MSG= system option is the directory that is pointed to by the SAS$MSG logical name. If no SAS$MSG logical name is defined, the SAS System cannot start.

The MSG= system option replaces the SASMSG= system option.

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Language element:	system option
Default:	SAS$MSG logical name
Valid in:	configuration file, SAS invocation, VMS_SAS_OPTIONS DCL symbol
OpenVMS specifics:	All aspects are host-specific