SAS Macro Language: Reference : SAS Help Center

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Syntax Conventions for the SAS Language

Understanding and Using the Macro Facility

Introduction to the Macro Facility

SAS Programs and Macro Processing

Macro Variables

Macro Processing

Scopes of Macro Variables

Macro Expressions

Interfaces with the Macro Facility

Storing and Reusing Macros

Macro Facility Error Messages and Debugging

Writing Efficient and Portable Macros

Macro Language Elements

Macro Language Dictionary

AutoCall Macros

Automatic Macro Variables

DATA Step Call Routines for Macros

DATA Step Functions for Macros

Macro Functions

SQL Clauses for Macros

Macro Statements

System Options for Macros

Appendixes

Reserved Words in the Macro Facility

SAS Macro Facility Error and Warning Messages

Syntax for Selected Functions Used with the %SYSFUNC and %QSYSFUNC Functions

SAS Macro Examples

Last updated: July 10, 2026