explanation of this error message

[Gick]

sorry for the delay, I'll see that then get back to you.

Thank you

Gick

[Tom]

Sounds like you have your answer.  Earlier in your code you have generated unbalanced quotes and it takes until that %IF statement tries to run for it to cause an actual syntax error.

Perhaps we have an XY problem here? https://xyproblem.info/

Can you explain what the overall goal is of this program?

Perhaps there is a simpler solution that does not require storing the values of dataset variables into macro variables where they can potentially cause syntax errors?

[Gick]

Hello,

I often receive the data. The idea is to have a program that I will launch each time data is received.

Thank you.

Gick

[Kurt_Bremser]

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@Gick wrote:

Hello,

I often receive the data. The idea is to have a program that I will launch each time data is received.

Thank you.

Gick

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Yes, but why do you think you need a complete list of variable values in a macro variable? Instead of repeating code over all values, use the power of BY.

[Tom]

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@Gick wrote:

Hello,

I often receive the data. The idea is to have a program that I will launch each time data is received.

Thank you.

Gick

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Not asking about WHEN you run the program. The question was WHY are you running that program.  WHAT is the goal of the program as a whole?  WHY does the program appear to be putting data into macro variables?  WHAT is the final output?