How To Fix AQV453 - Output of count of '&' is redundant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 453

• Message text: Output of count of '&' is redundant

What causes this issue?

The field specified in the warning is used for counting. You requested
that the temporary value for counting be created at a control level
that is not meaningful for the specified field. The control level field
lies in the logical database in a segment that is lower in the
hierarchy than the field to be used for counting.

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?

Check if the fields you selected, the sort sequence and the fields to
be used for counting are really a meaningful definition.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQV453 - Output of count of '&' is redundant ?

  The SAP error message AQV453, which states "Output of count of '&' is redundant," typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or SAP ABAP programs when there is an attempt to display a count of records that is unnecessary or redundant based on the current query or report logic.
  Cause:
  
  Redundant Count: The error usually arises when the query or report is trying to output a count of records that has already been calculated or displayed elsewhere in the report. For example, if you are already displaying a total count of records in a summary section, trying to display it again in a detail section may trigger this error.
  Incorrect Query Design: The structure of the query may be such that it leads to multiple attempts to output the same count, which SAP identifies as redundant.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Query Design: Check the design of your query or report. Ensure that you are not trying to output the same count in multiple places. If you have a summary section, consider removing the count from the detail section.
  Modify Output Settings: If you are using SAP Query, go to the output settings and adjust them to avoid redundant counts. You may need to remove or modify the field that is causing the redundancy.
  Check for Grouping: If you are using grouping in your report, ensure that the count is only being calculated and displayed in the appropriate group header or footer, rather than in the detail lines.
  Debugging: If you are working with custom ABAP code, you may need to debug the program to identify where the redundant count is being generated and adjust the logic accordingly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP Query or ABAP programming for more details on handling output and counts.
  SAP Community: You can search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to SAP Query (e.g., SQ01, SQ02, SQ03) to better understand how to manage queries and outputs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AQV453 error and ensure that your report or query outputs are correctly configured.