Do you have your "dummy" values in a dataset? If so, are they a one-to-one match for the base data (the first dummy value goes with the first record in base data)? If so: Data want; merge abgu dummydata; run Should work.   If you don't have the dummy values in a data set then make one. If the relationship is NOT one-to-one you will need to provide explicit rules on how to assign the first "dummy" value to the correct record(s) in the base dataset. ... View more

Tyagii schrieb: Thanks. you understand correctly. but i dont want to use cards or datalines. Can you please do the same without cards or datalines.   To suggest any datasource other than datalines/cards you have to explain where the dummy-values come from.   Using output-statement is always possible ...   data Dummy; Dummy = 5; output; Dummy = 6; output; /* ... */ ; run; ... View more