data x; %let a=01jan1960; b=symget("a"); run; IT IS Tested

how to assign a macro value to a variable?

Question Posted / manna

Answer Posted / manna

data x;
%let a=01jan1960;
b=symget("a");
run;
IT IS Tested

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