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The default number of error messages that are displayed in SAS log is

  1. 3

  2. 6

  3. 5

  4. 20
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Explanation

SAS displays a maximum of 20 error messages by default in the log. This limit prevents log flooding when there are extensive errors. The limit can be changed using the ERRORSLIMIT system option if needed.

AI explanation

SAS has a system option (ERRORS=) that limits how many complete sets of error messages get printed to the log for a given DATA step, and its default value is 20. This prevents the log from being flooded with repetitive error messages when a step encounters the same problem across many observations.

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