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Certain libraries might not be visible when selecting an output library
for a Query or other task in SAS Enterprise Guide.  Likewise, an attempt
to run code on the library might generate an error similar to the
following:

   ERROR: You cannot create or delete datasets, views or indexes in
   this mode. Try the option METAOUT=DATA.

To circumvent the problem, use these steps:

    1. Open SAS Management Console.
    2. Expand Data Library Manager.
    3. Expand SAS Libraries.
    4. Right-click on the library in question and choose Properties.
    5. Choose Extended Attributes.
    6. Click New.
    7. For Field Name, enter AssignMode.
    8. For Value, enter 2.
    9. For Description, enter Metaout=data.
   10. Ok to close the Properties window.
   11. Right-click on Libraries and choose Refresh.

Restart SAS Enterprise Guide and confirm the library is now available.

For detailed information, refer to this document:

   http://support.sas.com/techsup/technote/ts788.pdf

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