HELP! Problem in reading in data

[deleted_user]

Hi!
I have a dataset with 256 variables and approximately 6000 records for each, with some missing values, some values are 15 to 18 digit numbers usually below zero ( e.g. 0.02546373829287464) others with smaller length but they are not same for each variable ( varying length). I do not have neither total LRECL nor length, format of each variable. nobody else does is either. I can not read in my data correctly SAS shifts the data to left.
Please help me with statements that I have to use to change the reading frame.

I am an amateur, please use layman language.
Thanks, Ramtin

[Cynthia_sas]

Hi:
Your best bet for help with this question is to contact Tech Support. See the posting in the EG forum that refers you to the Tech Support site.

cynthia