You have to look at the OUTPUT, not the log from proc contents. It will tell you the defined length of SIC, and if a format (other than just $w.) is assigned to it. Then you can run the other step I showed you, that helps you in getting a grasp on the REAL values of SIC.   And while you do this, follow my Maxim #1 and read up on the documentation of all these tools we show you, to familiarize yourself with them and how they have to be used. ... View more