How To Fix CAWUSL147 - Use either 'total', 'group' or 'aggregate'

CAWUSL147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CAWUSL - Message Class for Generic Table Browser

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Use either 'total', 'group' or 'aggregate'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CAWUSL147 - Use either 'total', 'group' or 'aggregate' ?

  The SAP error message CAWUSL147, which states "Use either 'total', 'group' or 'aggregate'," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction within SAP systems, particularly when working with queries or reports that involve data aggregation.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects a specific type of aggregation method to be defined in a query or report, but none of the required methods ('total', 'group', or 'aggregate') have been specified. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Aggregation Function: The query or report is set up to summarize data, but the user has not specified how to aggregate the data.
  Incorrect Query Configuration: The configuration of the query may not align with the expected parameters for aggregation.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data model that prevent proper aggregation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CAWUSL147 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Query Configuration:
  
  Open the query or report that