How can one control page breaks for subgroups within a report in SAS?

Controlling page breaks for subgroups within a report in SAS can be effectively achieved by utilizing the SORT procedure. When data is sorted by the variables that define the subgroups, SAS can easily identify where the subgroups begin and end. This allows for the seamless placement of page breaks at the transitions between these subgroups when generating a report, particularly when using procedures like PRINT or REPORT that support pagination.

By sorting the dataset according to the subgrouping variable(s), the report can be structured to ensure that each subgroup is printed on a new page, enhancing readability and organization. The PAGE option is relevant but not directly for controlling page breaks within the context of subgrouping; it primarily influences the behavior of the output across the entire report. Using FORMATS might allow you to format data for display, but does not inherently manage pagination. Similarly, while macro variables are powerful tools in SAS for managing dynamic processes, they do not directly dictate where page breaks occur in a report. Thus, sorting data is the most effective method to control page breaks for subgroups.