How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS620 - No aggregation should be set for this mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 620

• Message text: No aggregation should be set for this mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS620 - No aggregation should be set for this mode ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS620 ("No aggregation should be set for this mode") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Import (FDI) or when working with expressions in SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or similar environments where data modeling and aggregation are involved.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to set an aggregation method (like SUM, AVG, etc.) on a data field that is not compatible with aggregation in the current context. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The data type of the field you are trying to aggregate does not support aggregation (e.g., text fields).
  Incorrect Mode: The mode of the expression or calculation you are trying to perform does not allow for aggregation. For example, if you are working with a dimension that is meant to be treated as a categorical variable rather than a numerical one.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the