WRITE= Data Set Option

Assigns a WRITE password to a SAS file that prevents users from writing to a file, unless they enter the password.
Valid in: DATA step and PROC steps
Category: Data Set Control

Syntax

WRITE=write-password

Syntax Description

write-password
must be a valid SAS name.
See:Rules for Words and Names in the SAS Language in SAS Language Reference: Concepts

Details

The WRITE= option applies to all types of SAS files except catalogs. You can use this option to assign a password to a SAS file or to access a write-protected SAS file.
Note: A SAS password does not control access to a SAS file beyond the SAS system. You should use the operating system-supplied utilities and file-system security controls in order to control access to SAS files outside of SAS.

See Also

Other:
File Protection in SAS Language Reference: Concepts
Manipulating Passwords in Base SAS Procedures Guide