Converting date time str character to numeric

[Scooby3g]

Hi, how do I convert a date time value in this format (YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS) into a numeric date? 

When I run the below code want_str only has a "."

Thank you for your help in advance! 

data have;
	str="2023-02-03 15:49:06";
	Want_str=input(str, mmddyy10.);
	format want_str mmddyy10.;
run;

[FreelanceReinh · Accepted solution]

Hi @Scooby3g,

Use the proper informat:

Want_str=input(str, yymmdd10.);

(Why do you use the suffix "str" for a numeric variable?)

[Scooby3g]

Thank you  @FreelanceReinh !!!!!!

The word/acronym "Str" was just on top of my head at the moment so I just used it as an example variable name. 

Posting the data step for anyone who needs it in the future!

data have;
	str="2023-02-03 15:49:06";
	Want_str=input(str, yymmdd10.);
	format want_str mmddyy10.;
run;