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Reeza
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So what's the pattern, it's something that can easily be coded? Or you have the file names in a data step? If so, then you can look at that macro tutorial I included in my first answer and you can convert that program above to a macro and import all the files using call execute.

Here's another good reference.
https://stats.idre.ucla.edu/sas/seminars/sas-macros-introduction/

If you're having issues, post the full code you're using and the log to help with debugging.

When programming macros, I also recommend turning on the debug options:

options mprint symbolgen;

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