Keep only first four characters

[jmoore168]

Hi,

I have a simple problem I want to solve.  I have a column where the output is, ex. 1303/0000/1. But I only need '1303' that I'll eventually convert into a currency value later.  

Current output

Desired output

STATUS_CD	SALES_NPV
S04	1302
S04	1485
S04	0967

[jklaverstijn]

For this they have invented the SUBSTR function:

SALES_NPV = SUBSTR(SALES_NPV, 1, 4);

This function is very basic. I would recommend you have a look at the other SAS functions as well.

Regards,

- Jan.

[Reeza]

Since you have the / as a delimiter you can also use the SCAN() function.

[Astounding]

I can name that tune with 0 functions:

data want;

length sales_npv $ 4;

set have;

run;

There's only room to save the first four characters, once the length has been defined.

[jmoore168]

Thanks everyone! I was almost too embarassed to ask.