The LAST method might incorrectly return a nonzero return code within a DATA step that is using hash objects. The following example illustrates the problem. This program adds an item to the hash, and the LAST method should fetch that item and produce a zero return code. Instead, the item is not fetched and the LAST method returns nonzero, which indicates an error.

The circumvention is to un-comment the highlighted line of code below:

The following is the log output:

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Operating System and Release Information

Viya on Windows: An update for this issue is available for SAS Viya 3.5. For instructions on how to access and apply software updates, see the Updating Your SAS Viya software section in the SAS Viya 3.5 for Windows Deployment Guide at

Viya on Linux: An update for this issue is available for SAS Viya 3.5. For instructions on how to access and apply software updates, see the Updating Your SAS Viya software section in the SAS Viya 3.5 for Linux Deployment Guide at