How To Fix DDVIDB057 - Data type & is not allowed in aggregate functions

DDVIDB057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDVIDB - Database-specific parts of views

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Data type & is not allowed in aggregate functions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDVIDB057 - Data type & is not allowed in aggregate functions ?

  The SAP error message DDVIDB057 indicates that a specific data type is not allowed in aggregate functions. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a field with an incompatible data type in an aggregate function (like SUM, AVG, COUNT, etc.) in a query or report.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to perform an aggregate operation on a field that is not suitable for such operations. Common reasons include:
  
  The field is of a non-numeric data type (e.g., character, date, etc.).
  The field is a complex data type that cannot be aggregated.
  The field is defined in a way that does not support aggregation in the context of the query.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the fields you are using in your aggregate functions. Ensure that you are only using numeric fields (e.g., INTEGER, DECIMAL, FLOAT) in aggregate functions.
  
  
  Modify the Query: