BookmarkSubscribeRSS Feed
holy9ner
Calcite | Level 5
data reg.regnoouttest;
set reg.regnoout;
delete point {4 30 157 163 164 165 167 171};
run;

i am trying to run the this code and it tells me that I have an syntax error, and is expecting a semicolon. I do not understand why this is happening. I am literlaly typing this word for worf from an example on sas webstie. Can anyone help 

3 REPLIES 3
Reeza
Super User

Really? Post the link please. 

 

It it should be 

 

if point in (list of values here) then delete;

 

howarder
Obsidian | Level 7

I believe that the "delete point" portion of the code is only used in the SAS\IML product. Try using the following:

 

if point in (4 30 157 163 164 165 167 171) then delete;

 

LinusH
Tourmaline | Level 20

Or a bit more efficient:

where point not in (4 30 157 163 164 165 167 171);
Data never sleeps

sas-innovate-2024.png

Available on demand!

Missed SAS Innovate Las Vegas? Watch all the action for free! View the keynotes, general sessions and 22 breakouts on demand.

 

Register now!

How to Concatenate Values

Learn how use the CAT functions in SAS to join values from multiple variables into a single value.

Find more tutorials on the SAS Users YouTube channel.

Click image to register for webinarClick image to register for webinar

Classroom Training Available!

Select SAS Training centers are offering in-person courses. View upcoming courses for:

View all other training opportunities.

Discussion stats
  • 3 replies
  • 917 views
  • 2 likes
  • 4 in conversation