Steps

  1. Start a new SAS session.
  2. In the SAS Program Editor, select Filethen selectOpen Program, and then select CST_SDTM/programs/cst_metadatareport.sas.
  3. Select Runthen selectSubmit.
    This program outputs to the SAS log and generates a PDF file named cstcheckmetadatareport.pdf in the CST_SDTM/results directory.
    Note: No result data set is created.
  4. Review the log to see whether there are any errors or warnings.
    There should be no errors or warnings.
  5. Review the PDF file.
    CDISC-SDTM 3.1.3 Validation Check Metadata PDF
    1. Ensure that all four of these report sections were generated:
      • The Report Procedure (Check Overview)
      • Additional Check Details
      • Message Details
      • Reference Information
    2. Ensure that all titles, footnotes, column headings, and cell contents appear correct.
    3. In the Reference Information section, look for at least one value of OpenCDISC in the column named Source of Information (for example, the row for validation check SDTM0231).
  6. Close the SAS session.