Problem with zero in matrix

[Tamalika Lodh]

Hi
I am working with a transition matrix in stata recently and I have 4 x 4 matrix. I have the 4th row-1st column as zero and that disturbs my methodology. What can I do to replace the zero with a non zero element keeping the properties of the matrix unchanged?
thank you

[William Lisowski]

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[Tamalika Lodh]

Thank you. I just read and replied.