CONTINUE Statement
Stops processing the current DO-loop iteration and
resumes processing the next iteration.
| Valid in: |
DATA step |
| Category: |
Control |
| Type: |
Executable |
| Restriction: |
Can be used only in a DO loop |
Syntax
Without Arguments
The CONTINUE statement
has no arguments. It stops processing statements within the current
DO-loop iteration based on a condition. Processing resumes with the
next iteration of the DO loop.
Comparisons
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The CONTINUE statement
stops the processing of the current iteration of a loop and resumes
with the next iteration; the LEAVE statement causes processing of
the current loop to end.
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You can use the CONTINUE statement
only in a DO loop; you can use the LEAVE statement in a DO loop or
a SELECT group.
Example: Preventing Other Statements from Executing
This DATA step creates
a report of benefits for new full-time employees. If an employee's
status is PT (part-time), the CONTINUE statement prevents the second
INPUT statement and the OUTPUT statement from executing.
data new_emp;
drop i;
do i=1 to 5;
input name $ idno status $;
/* return to top of loop */
/* when condition is true */
if status='PT' then continue;
input benefits $10.;
output;
end;
datalines;
Jones 9011 PT
Thomas 876 PT
Richards 1002 FT
Eye/Dental
Kelly 85111 PT
Smith 433 FT
HMO
;