What is displayed in the Log window?

In SAS, the Log window plays a crucial role in providing information about the execution of submitted programs. It contains status messages that report on various aspects of the program’s run, including the execution time, notes about data step processing, warnings about potential issues, and errors if any problems arise during execution. These messages help programmers diagnose issues or confirm that their code has executed as intended.

The Log window does not display the results of executed programs, data set contents, or generate HTML reports directly. Instead, it acts as a resource for monitoring the progress and identifying any complications in the coding process. Thus, selection of status messages regarding execution reflects the primary purpose of the Log window in SAS programming.