A SAS Visual Analytics report might become corrupted if you complete steps similar to the following:

1. Create a time series plot using a Date data item.
2. Use the same date item in a local basic filter on that time series plot.
3. Delete the filter.
4. Use Undo to bring back the filter.
5. Save the report.

The report might not open again later, and a generic error similar to the following might appear:

If you have encountered this problem, contact SAS Technical Support for assistance with repairing your report.

Click the Hot Fix tab in this note for a link to instructions about accessing and applying the software update.

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