cannot render macro, "macro" is undefined

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Creating a test macro throws the error in the project.yml file when debugging: Compilation Error
Could not render {{ test_macro() }}: ‘test_macro’ is undefined

dbt version: 1.7.0

Nothing seems to be wrong with the dbt syntax
macro:

-- macros/test_macro.sql

{% macro test_macro() %}
    {{ return('test_schema') }}
{% endmacro %}

# dbt_project.yml

    +generate_schema_name: "{{ test_macro() }}"

I’m sure there would be a simple explanation for this, but very glad if someone could point me in the right direction. Thanks!

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Hi, The dbt_project.yml file is processed before the macros are compiled, meaning that any macro calls made in this file will not be recognized, leading to the compilation error.

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How to fix this issue then, still getting compilation error

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I am in similar boat as well. any help is appreciated.

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please open a new post describing what you’re trying to achieve, including the code you’re trying to run