How To Fix AQ879 - Subtotals for sorted numeric columns are not allowed

AQ879 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 879

• Message text: Subtotals for sorted numeric columns are not allowed

What causes this issue?

You attempted to calculate sub-totals for a sort field which itself
contains numeric values, but this is not possible.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ879 - Subtotals for sorted numeric columns are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message AQ879, which states "Subtotals for sorted numeric columns are not allowed," typically occurs in the context of SAP reporting tools, such as SAP Query or SAP List Viewer (ALV), when you attempt to create subtotals for a numeric column that has been sorted.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because SAP does not allow subtotals to be calculated on numeric columns that are sorted. This is due to the way the data is processed and displayed. When a numeric column is sorted, the system cannot accurately compute subtotals because the order of the data may not align with the subtotal calculations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Remove Sorting: If possible, remove the sorting on the numeric column for which you are trying to create subtotals. You can do this in the report layout or settings.
  
  
  Change the Order of Operations: If you need both sorting and subtotals, consider