Hi SAS experts,   I am trying to create a rank variable using 2 variables. Below is example data, along with the desired result ("rank" column). I need to rank by column a, then by column b. I have sorted the data by a then b, and would simply use row number as rank, but I need ties to be the same lower rank (ties = low). I have tried proc rank and retain, and have began looking into "do" statements, but am stuck. Any insight is greatly appreciated! a b rank 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 4 3 2 8 4 2 8 4 3 3 6 3 5 7 3 6 8 3 7 9 ... View more