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May I know how to convert the data to date9. format? Thanks.

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Diamond | Level 26 RW9
Diamond | Level 26

Post data, in the form of a datastep, in a code window ({i} above your post).  I will not download files.

If your data is character which is probable, then you input() the data with the approriate format:

e.g. if you have 01-04-2016

datevar=input(chardate,ddmmyy10.);
format datevar date9.;

 

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Diamond | Level 26 RW9
Diamond | Level 26

Post data, in the form of a datastep, in a code window ({i} above your post).  I will not download files.

If your data is character which is probable, then you input() the data with the approriate format:

e.g. if you have 01-04-2016

datevar=input(chardate,ddmmyy10.);
format datevar date9.;

 

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