In SAS Visual Analytics, URL parameters that are based on values that contain a comma are not passed correctly.

For example, you encounter the issue if you perform steps similar to the following.

1. Create a parameter called COMMA based on a data item that contains a comma. For example: CATEGORY1=”AB, CD”.
2. Create a new report with a drop-down list as a report control and a list table and add CATEGORY1 to both objects.
3. Add the COMMA parameter in the drop-down list, and then the drop-down list filters the list table correctly when you select values.
4. Create a URL parameter by using the Copy Link option, clicking Add Parameter, and adding COMMA = AB, CD:

A URL similar to the following one is generated:

http://host/SASVisualAnalytics/?reportUri=%2Freports%2Freports%2F8b46528b-c9a7-4ecf-9c18-b21dc551b612&sectionIndex=0&sas-welcome=false&pr29=AB%2C%20CD

The URL is correct. %2C refers to a comma and %20 refers to a space in the URL.

5. However, when you use the URL to display the report in SAS Visual Analytics, the parameter is not applied to report objects. The following image shows that the drop-down list does not contain the parameter in the URL. It should contain “AB, DC” instead of the name of the category data item.

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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