TPT_BLOCK_SIZE= Data Set Option

Specifies the block size in bytes for TPT Export.

Valid in: DATA and PROC steps (when accessing DBMS data using SAS/ACCESS software)
Category: Bulk Loading
Default: Varies (see Details)
Range: Varies (see Details)
Data source: Teradata
Note: Support for this data set option was added in SAS Viya 3.5.

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Syntax

TPT_BLOCK_SIZE=integer

Required Argument

integer

specifies the block size in bytes when running TPT Export.

Details

Using this option can improve performance when transferring data.

The value that you specify cannot be larger than the message size that is supported by your Teradata DBMS. If the value that you specify is too large, SAS/ACCESS automatically resets the value to the maximum that is allowed for a block size and the job continues.

The default value for TPT_BLOCK_SIZE= varies, based on your Teradata version.

TPT_BLOCK_SIZE= Default and Valid Values

Version

Default

Range

Teradata 15.10 and earlier

64330

256–64330

Teradata 16.00 and later

16775168

256–16775168

Last updated: February 3, 2026