When you assign libraries by using LIBNAME statements in SAS Enterprise Guide program codes and refreshing Servers ► Libraries, all libraries that were expanded previously will be repopulated during the refresh.

You encounter this issue when you complete steps similar to the following. You want to assign two libraries in SAS Enterprise Guide by using the following LIBNAME statements in program codes:

The physical paths, C:\temp\test1 and C:\temp\test1, contain several data sets.

1. Execute libname A.
2. Refresh Libraries under the Servers pane to display Library A.
3. Expand Library A and perform some steps with the data sets that are contained in this library.
4. Collapse Library A and execute libname B. 
5. Refresh Libraries under the Servers pane to display Library B.

Note: Before library B can be displayed, Library A must be refreshed as well. Thus, you need to wait until the Library A refresh ends before displaying and using Library B.

This issue might affect environments in which assigned libraries contain several data sets. To circumvent this behavior, do the following:

• Pre-assign your libraries in SAS^® Management Console.
• Reduce the number of data sets in your libraries.
• Execute all LIBNAME statements in your program code before expanding the assigned libraries under the Servers pane.

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Operating System and Release Information

A fix for this issue for SAS Enterprise Guide 8.3 is available at: