SAS(R) 9.1.3 Companion for z/OS

276 TSO Function Chapter 13
TSO Function
Issues a TSO command or invokes a CLIST or a REXX exec during a SAS session
z/OS specifics: all
Syntax
WTO Function
TSO(command)
Description
The SYSTEM and TSO functions are identical, with one exception: under an operating
environment other than z/OS, the TSO function has no effect, whereas the SYSTEM
function is always processed. See “SYSTEM Function” on page 274 for more
information. Note that the TSO function is ignored in a batch environment, unless SAS
is running in the TSO/E background.
Sends a message to the system console
z/OS specifics all
Syntax
WTO(“text-string”)
text-string
is the message that you want to send. It should be no longer than 125 characters.
Description
WTO is a DATA step function that takes a character-string argument and sends it to a
system console. The destination is controlled by the WTOUSERROUT=,
WTOUSERDESC=, and WTOUSERMCSF= SAS system options. If WTOUSERROUT=0
(the default), no message is sent.
See Also
3 “WTOUSERDESC= System Option” on page 526
3 “WTOUSERMCSF= System Option” on page 527
3 “WTOUSERROUT= System Option” on page 528