BL_DB2RSTRT= Data Set Option

Tells the LOAD utility whether the current load is a restart and, if so, indicates where to begin.

Valid in: DATA and PROC steps (when accessing DBMS data using SAS/ACCESS software)
Categories: Bulk Loading
Data Set Control
Default: NO
Requirements: To specify this option, you must first specify BULKLOAD=YES.
When you specify a value other than NO for BL_DB2RSTRT=, you must also specify and BL_DB2LDEXT=USERUNBL_DB2TBLXST=YES.
Data source: DB2 under z/OS
See: BL_DB2TBLXST= data set option, BL_DB2LDEXT= data set option, BULKLOAD= data set option

Table of Contents

Syntax

BL_DB2RSTRT=NO | CURRENT | PHASE

Syntax Description

NO

specifies a new run (not restart) of the LOAD utility.

CURRENT

specifies to restart at the last commit point.

PHASE

specifies to restart at the beginning of the current phase.

Last updated: February 3, 2026