title: Like operator in SAS datastep
body: <p>Do we have any alternative for <code>like</code> operator(sql) in SAS datastep?
  I am using below code for my requirement. but it is not working.</p>
  
  <pre><code>IF var1 ne : 'ABC' then new_var=XYZ;
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>Please anyone suggest what is wrong in this or suggest to me what the correct usage is for this situation.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks,</p>