How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS741 - No column specified for aggregation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 741

• Message text: No column specified for aggregation

What causes this issue?

For the current expression, you have defined an aggregation operation
for the table used as context data object. However, the aggregation
column is either undefined or there are no columns in the current table
that can be used for aggregation. For aggregation operations, the
following conditions must be fulfilled:
Aggregation operations such as sum, average and so on can only be
specified for columns of type number, amount, or quantity.
For columns of type timepoint, only a subset of the aggregation
operations can be used, like maximum or minimum.

System Response

The expression cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Correct the definition of the table operation either by setting the
appropriate column or using a different input table.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS741 - No column specified for aggregation ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS741 ("No column specified for aggregation") typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Fiori or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environments, particularly when working with expressions in analytical queries or reports. This error indicates that an aggregation function is being applied without specifying the necessary column or field to aggregate.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Column Specification: An aggregation function (like SUM, AVG, COUNT, etc.) is being used in a calculation or expression, but the specific column or field to aggregate is not defined.
  Incorrect Expression Syntax: The syntax used in the expression may be incorrect, leading to the system not recognizing which column to aggregate.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not have the necessary fields available for aggregation, or the fields may not be properly linked.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Expression: Review the