proc import, how to fix variable length

[deleted_user]

Hi,
I am trying to import a CSV file using proc import. I have 2 variables in the CSV, one is numeric and other one is character which has values of lengths from 6-30 characters. I am able to create a sas dataset successfully, but the character variable's values are getting truncated. Does any one know how to fix this/how to change the variable length in proc import so that the values in the external file wont get truncated after importing it. I appreciate your input.

Thanks,
Pallavi.

[Cynthia_sas]

Hi:
A search on support.sas.com with the string
IMPORT truncated

reveals this note
http://support.sas.com/kb/17/778.html

which may be relevant to your issue. If you have tried the techniques in this note, without success, your next stop should be to open a track with SAS Tech Support.

cynthia

[deleted_user]

Thank you very much Cynthia, that worked for me. I really appreciate ur reply.

[krishcode]

this page has been disabled,can you please suggeset some other link .

[LinusH]

Or, try the search that Cynthia sugested. There is lot halo provided on support.sas.com.