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The N function counts the number of non-missing values for numeric variables. We do not have a function that does that for character variables.

The example in the Full Code tab section counts the NON-missing character values.

CALL SYMPUTX has been available since the release of SAS® 9.0. The N function was introduced in SAS 9.1.3. CMISS and NMISS were introduced in SAS 9.2 to count missing values for character and numeric values across observations.

Note: Development is currently investigating the possibility of adding a new function to count non-missing character values.

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These sample files and code examples are provided by SAS Institute Inc. "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Recipients acknowledge and agree that SAS Institute shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of their use of this material. In addition, SAS Institute will provide no support for the materials contained herein.

data temp;                          
  input (disp1-disp8) ($);          
datalines;                          
1 2 . 4 5 6 7 8                     
. 2 3 4 5 . 7 8                     
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8                     
1 2 3 . . 6 . 8                     
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8                     
1 . 3 . 5 . 7 .                     
;                                   
run;                                
                                    
proc contents data=temp out=mytemp; 
run;                                
                                    
data _null_;                        
  set mytemp nobs=total;            
  call symputx('totvar',total);     
run;                                
                                    
data two;                           
  set temp;                         
  obs=&totvar;                      
  miss=cmiss(of disp1-disp8);       
  nonmiss=&totvar-miss;             
run;                                
proc print; 
run;                    
                                    
                        

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These sample files and code examples are provided by SAS Institute Inc. "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Recipients acknowledge and agree that SAS Institute shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of their use of this material. In addition, SAS Institute will provide no support for the materials contained herein.

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