How to import an excel file with worksheet name starting with number

[Rish]

I am currently using the below code to import a worksheet from an excel workbook. Unable to import where the worksheet name begins with a number. Proc IMPORT OUT= Test1             DATAFILE= "/sas/data_20131101_130401.xls"             DBMS=xls REPLACE;           sheet = 7061_newdata;             GETNAMES=YES; MIXED=YES; run; Please advise. Thanks Raj

[Reeza · Accepted solution]

The sheet parameter is usually quoted, and you have to give it a valid SAS name. 

[Rish]

Reeza, Thank you!