How To Fix DDLS225 - Column &: Result type of aggregate function & cannot be determined

DDLS225 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Column &: Result type of aggregate function & cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS225 - Column &: Result type of aggregate function & cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message DDLS225 indicates that there is an issue with the result type of an aggregate function in a SQL statement. This typically occurs when the SQL parser cannot determine the data type of the result of an aggregate function due to ambiguous or incorrect usage in the context of the query.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ambiguous Data Types: The aggregate function is being applied to columns that have incompatible or ambiguous data types.
  Missing Grouping: If the aggregate function is used without a proper GROUP BY clause, it can lead to confusion about how to aggregate the data.
  Complex Expressions: Using complex expressions or calculations within the aggregate function can also lead to this error if the resulting type cannot be inferred.
  Database Compatibility: Sometimes, the SQL syntax or functions used may not be compatible with the specific database version or configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Ensure that the columns being used in the aggregate function have