Like operator
Why does this return values like... L02?
proc sql;
create table qatar_lookup as
select distinct academic_period, COURSE_IDENTIFICATION, course_reference_number, course_section_number, 1 as qatar_flag
from odsstu.student_course;
where course_section_number like '%Q%';
quit;
I have two ;
This is in the log
29 where course_section_number like '%Q%';
WARNING: This SAS global statement is not supported in PROC SQL. It has been ignored.
I have two ;
The log says it: the where statement is ignored.
SQL cannot have standolone where statements.
where statements have to be part of a sql clause (a select clause for example).
the cause ends with a ;
proc sql;
create table qatar_lookup as
select distinct academic_period, COURSE_IDENTIFICATION, course_reference_number, course_section_number, 1 as qatar_flag
from odsstu.student_course; <NO ; should be here if you need a where clause
where course_section_number like '%Q%';
quit;
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