Date:         Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:26:06 -0800
Reply-To:     plw213 <Paul.Leland@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         plw213 <Paul.Leland@GMAIL.COM>
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Subject:      "IN" Operator in Macro Code
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Hello all.

I am trying to use the IN operator in macro code, but cannot get it to
work. the code look like this:

%if &RptMBS2 # Middle Key %then %do ;
.
.
%end;


The Log issues the following error:
ERROR: A character operand was found in the %EVAL function or %IF
condition where a numeric operand is required. The condition was:
       &RptMBS2 # Middle Key

All I am trying to do is check for the condition that the Character
value of &RptMBS2 is either 'Middle' or 'Key'.

Anyone know why this doesn't work?

Thanks
-Paul