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Using the FILEVAR= option on a FILE statement together with the FTP engine may result in segmentation violations similar to the following:

  Segmentation Violation In Task [ DATASTEP ]
  Fault Occurred at [/path/to/sas:vmfree_handler+0x4]

This problem occurs only when a FILE statement contains both the FILEVAR= option and the FTP engine, and the FILE statement is not executed in the step.

To circumvent, ensure that any FILE statement that uses both the FILEVAR= option and the FTP engine is executed in the step. Alternatively, add a FILENAME statement that defines a fileref of the same name and access method that are used on the FILE statement.

A Technical Support hot fix for Release 8.2 (TS2M0) for this issue is available at:

http://www.sas.com/techsup/download/hotfix/82_sbcs_prod_list.html#010252

Operating System and Release Information

A fix for Release 8.2 (TS2M0) for this issue is available at: