Convert Non-Standard Dates to ISO 8601 in SAS | ANYDTDTE & ANYDTDTM Explained
In real-world clinical datasets, date values rarely come in a standard format. You may encounter dates like 12JAN2024, 01/15/24, or mixed datetime values from different sources.
In this video, you’ll learn how to convert non-standard character dates and datetimes into ISO 8601 format in SAS using the powerful ANYDTDTE and ANYDTDTM informats.
This technique is essential for SDTM compliance, regulatory submissions, and real-world clinical programming work.
✅ What you’ll learn in this video:
Why ISO 8601 format is mandatory in clinical studies
How ANYDTDTE automatically recognizes multiple date formats
How ANYDTDTM handles mixed datetime values
Converting character dates to SAS numeric dates correctly
Formatting dates and datetimes to ISO 8601 (YYYY-MM-DD / YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ss)
Common mistakes to avoid while handling dates in SAS
This video is perfect for SAS programmers, clinical programmers, SDTM beginners, and interview preparation.
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