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Problem Note 34146: A SAS® Download Manager control file error might occur due to proxy server authentication configuration

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When performing the Electronic Software Delivery (ESD) process, you might receive the following error:

The order information could not be retrieved. Possible problems include 
the order number and installation key not being correct, a 
network problem, or some other error. Please contact SAS Technical 
Support. Refer to the Software Order E-Mail for contact information.

Examine the resulting SDW.log file, as it might contain the following error, in addition to the preceding error:

Control file is not valid: status=407 status_xml=0  

See SAS KB0036210, "General Information and Troubleshooting for Electronic Software Delivery (ESD)" for the location of the SDW.log file.

The control file error might occur due to the authentication configuration of the proxy server. It may be configured such that the authentication might require a password for some sites and not require a password for others. This configuration causes the SAS® Download Manager to fail with the control file error.

To correct the problem, download and install the latest SAS Download Manager.



Operating System and Release Information

Product FamilyProductSystemProduct ReleaseSAS Release
ReportedFixed*ReportedFixed*
SAS SystemSAS Download ManagerMicrosoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition1.31.419.2 TS1M09.2 TS2M0
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition1.31.419.2 TS1M09.2 TS2M0
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition1.31.419.2 TS1M09.2 TS2M0
Microsoft Windows XP Professional1.31.419.2 TS1M09.2 TS2M0
Windows Vista1.31.419.2 TS1M09.2 TS2M0
64-bit Enabled AIX1.31.419.2 TS1M09.2 TS2M0
64-bit Enabled HP-UX1.31.419.2 TS1M09.2 TS2M0
64-bit Enabled Solaris1.31.419.2 TS1M09.2 TS2M0
HP-UX IPF1.31.419.2 TS1M09.2 TS2M0
Linux1.31.419.2 TS1M09.2 TS2M0
Linux for x641.31.419.2 TS1M09.2 TS2M0
OpenVMS on HP Integrity1.31.419.2 TS1M09.2 TS2M0
Solaris for x641.31.419.2 TS1M09.2 TS2M0
Microsoft® Windows® for x641.31.419.2 TS1M09.2 TS2M0
* For software releases that are not yet generally available, the Fixed Release is the software release in which the problem is planned to be fixed.