How To Fix AQV881 - Column operation results in loss of sort and totals

AQV881 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 881

• Message text: Column operation results in loss of sort and totals

What causes this issue?

You sorted your data in the table display according to criteria that
you selected yourself and might have performed the summation. You now
either swapped two of the columns used for sorting such that the
sorting sequence changed or you hid one of the sorted columns. As a
result, the sorting and the sums that were computed are lost.

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 AQV881 - Column operation results in loss of sort and totals ?

  The SAP error message AQV881, which states "Column operation results in loss of sort and totals," typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) reporting. This error indicates that a column operation (such as a calculation or aggregation) is being performed in a way that disrupts the sorting or total calculations of the report.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Aggregation Issues: The operation you are trying to perform on a column may not be compatible with the existing sort order or total calculations. For example, if you are trying to sum a column that is already sorted by another column, it may lead to inconsistencies in the totals.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: If the data types of the columns involved in the operation are not compatible, it can lead to this error. For instance, trying to perform mathematical operations on text fields.
  
  
  Query Design: The way the query is designed may not allow for