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What usually happens when a syntax error is detected?

  1. a.SAS continues processing the step.

  2. a.SAS continues to process the step, and the SAS log displays messages about the error.

  3. a.SAS stops processing the step in which the error occurred, and the SAS log displays messages about the error.

  4. SAS stops processing the step in which the error occurred, and the Output window displays messages about the error.
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Explanation

When SAS encounters a syntax error, it immediately stops processing the step containing the error, prints warning or error messages to the SAS log, and continues checking subsequent steps. It does not output these messages to the Output window.

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