topic Re: Import multiple Excel files(xlsx) in SAS Programming

Import multiple Excel files(xlsx)

sas_learnsups — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 02:06:11 GMT

I am trying to import .xlsx file with 1700 columns using data step, but it is taking in only 255 variables.I tried using Proc import but it isn't taking it either.Any ideas how do i get all the 1700 columns into SAS

Re: Import multiple Excel files(xlsx)

Reeza — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 02:14:42 GMT

PROC IMPORT with DBMS=XLSX will import 2000+ columns, did it earlier today.

@sas_learnsups wrote:

I am trying to import .xlsx file with 1700 columns using data step, but it is taking in only 255 variables.I tried using Proc import but it isn't taking it either.Any ideas how do i get all the 1700 columns into SAS

Re: Import multiple Excel files(xlsx)

AndrewHowell — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 05:19:56 GMT

What's your version of SAS (PROC SETINIT) and same for MS-Office?

Re: Import multiple Excel files(xlsx)

sas_learnsups — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 06:00:15 GMT

Many Thanks Reeza, I did use the proc import and it worked.

Re: Import multiple Excel files(xlsx)

sas_learnsups — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 06:01:46 GMT

Sorry friend. got busy doing other set of codes and will check for myself in some time. Many Thanks.