I am trying to set the data types when reading a spreadsheet using the libname XLSX enging.
I am sucssful in reading the spreadsheet, however when I try to use the DBSASTYPE SAS throws and error. I am using SAS EG 8.3. The facility_id appears in excel to be a column of numbers. I am able to read it and convert it.
My question is specific to using the dbSASTYPE functionality. If I remove the dbSAStype, I can successfully read the file.
libname xl XLSX "/sasdata/airb_output01/dgear/cc_basel/my_file.xlsx" ;
data cc_basel1;
set xl.GUI(DBSASTYPE=(FACILITY_ID='char(20)'));
run;
Results in:
34 data cc_basel1;
35 set xl.GUI(DBSASTYPE=(FACILITY_ID='char(20)'));
_________
22
ERROR 22-7: Invalid option name DBSASTYPE.
Is there something that must be installed?
Unfortunately, as Reeza mentioned, the XLSX engine does not have support for the DBSASTYPE option.
Please upvote this ballot item, where I suggested this improvement:
I did notice on LinkedIN a couple weeks ago that Henry Feldman is 'open to work' after departing ATT. Perhaps SAS will be able to hire him back... I wouldn't think it would be hard to add support for DBSASTYPE.
Registration is open! SAS is returning to Vegas for an AI and analytics experience like no other! Whether you're an executive, manager, end user or SAS partner, SAS Innovate is designed for everyone on your team. Register for just $495 by 12/31/2023.
If you are interested in speaking, there is still time to submit a session idea. More details are posted on the website.
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.