How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS599 - The result data type for aggregate function &1 should be number.

FDT_EXPRESSIONS599 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_EXPRESSIONS - Formula & Derivation Tool: Expressions

• Message number: 599

• Message text: The result data type for aggregate function &1 should be number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS599 - The result data type for aggregate function &1 should be number. ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS599 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of the result produced by an aggregate function in a formula or expression. Specifically, the error states that the result data type for the aggregate function should be a number, but it is not.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The aggregate function (like SUM, AVG, COUNT, etc.) is being applied to a field or expression that does not return a numeric data type. For example, if you are trying to sum a string or a date field, this error will occur.
  Mismatched Data Types: If the aggregate function is used in a context where the expected data type is numeric, but the actual data type is different (e.g., character or date), this error will be triggered.
  Invalid Expression: The expression used in the aggregate function may be incorrectly defined, leading to a non-numeric