BookmarkSubscribeRSS Feed
scb
Obsidian | Level 7 scb
Obsidian | Level 7

dataset a

 

Date           RefNo      Amount

01Jun16     ABC        1000

02Jun16     ABC        1000

03Jun16     ABC        1000

01Jan16     VCV         2100

02Jan16     VCV         2100

03Jan16     VCV         2100

.......etc

 

 

May I know how to get the following dataset using proc sql? I need the minumum date record for each RefNo.

 

Date           RefNo      Amount

01Jun16     ABC        1000

01Jan16     VCV         2100

 

Thanks.

1 REPLY 1
Reeza
Super User

 

proc sql;
create table want as
select *
from have
group by refno
having date=min(date);
quit;

 

You can filter your dataset based on the HAVING clause. 

SAS Innovate 2025: Register Now

Registration is now open for SAS Innovate 2025 , our biggest and most exciting global event of the year! Join us in Orlando, FL, May 6-9.
Sign up by Dec. 31 to get the 2024 rate of just $495.
Register now!

How to Concatenate Values

Learn how use the CAT functions in SAS to join values from multiple variables into a single value.

Find more tutorials on the SAS Users YouTube channel.

SAS Training: Just a Click Away

 Ready to level-up your skills? Choose your own adventure.

Browse our catalog!

Discussion stats
  • 1 reply
  • 4455 views
  • 1 like
  • 2 in conversation