How To Fix AQ885 - Select a column with currency amounts or quantity specifications

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 885

• Message text: Select a column with currency amounts or quantity specifications

What causes this issue?

You are trying to use the "Convert" function. The function can be used
to convert currency amounts or quantity specifications into one
currency or quantity unit.
This function requires you to select the column with the amounts or
quantity specifications to be converted. Please note that conversion
is possible only when the associated currencies or quantity units for
the individual values are also available in a column of the table
display.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ885 - Select a column with currency amounts or quantity specifications ?

  The SAP error message AQ885, which states "Select a column with currency amounts or quantity specifications," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction where the system expects a specific type of data input, particularly related to currency or quantity fields.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Column Selection: The error usually arises when the user attempts to perform an operation (like a calculation, aggregation, or report generation) on a column that does not contain currency amounts or quantity specifications. This could happen if the selected column is of a different data type (e.g., text or date).
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The system is expecting a numeric value (for currency or quantity) but is receiving a non-numeric value instead.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the report or query that does not align with the expected data types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Column Selection: Review the columns you have selected in your report or query. Ensure that you are selecting columns that contain currency amounts or quantity specifications.
  
  
  Data Type Verification: Verify the data types of the columns in your data source. Make sure that the columns you are working with are indeed defined as currency or quantity types in the database.
  
  
  Adjust Query/Report: If you are using a custom query or report, adjust it to include the correct columns. You may need to modify the SQL query or the report layout to ensure that it references the appropriate fields.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which columns to select, refer to the SAP documentation or data dictionary for the specific module you are working with. This can provide insights into the expected data types and structures.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, run the report or query again to see if the error persists. If it does, further investigation into the data source and configuration may be necessary.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  
  
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same error and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider additional training on SAP reporting tools or reviewing the relevant documentation to better understand how to work with currency and quantity fields.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AQ885 error and successfully generate your report or query.