BL_HEADER= Data Set Option

Indicates whether to skip or load the first record in the input data file.

Valid in: DATA and PROC steps (when accessing DBMS data using SAS/ACCESS software)
Categories: Bulk Loading
Data Set Control
Default: NO
Restriction: You can use this option only when loading a table using an external web source.
Requirement: To specify this option, you must first specify BULKLOAD=YES.
Data source: Greenplum, HAWQ
See: BULKLOAD= data set option

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Syntax

BL_HEADER=YES | NO

Syntax Description

YES

indicates that the first record is skipped (not loaded).

NO

indicates that the first record is loaded.

Details

When the first record of the input data file contains the name of the columns to load, you can indicate that it should be skipped during the load process.

Last updated: February 3, 2026