How To Fix FDT_EXPRESSIONS766 - Result data object cannot be the same as the aggregation column

FDT_EXPRESSIONS766 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 766

• Message text: Result data object cannot be the same as the aggregation column

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS766 - Result data object cannot be the same as the aggregation column ?

  The SAP error message FDT_EXPRESSIONS766 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a data expression in the context of a data flow or data transformation. Specifically, the error states that the result data object cannot be the same as the aggregation column. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to perform an aggregation operation on a data object and simultaneously trying to assign the result back to the same object.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to aggregate data and store the result in the same variable or data object that is being aggregated. This creates a conflict because the original data is needed for the aggregation process, and overwriting it with the result would lead to incorrect calculations or data loss.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Aggregation Column: Determine which column or data object is