How To Fix NR117 - Cannot group or aggregate the result

NR117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Cannot group or aggregate the result

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR117 - Cannot group or aggregate the result ?

  The SAP error message NR117, which states "Cannot group or aggregate the result," typically occurs in the context of reporting or querying data, particularly when using tools like SAP Query, ABAP reports, or SAP BW queries. This error indicates that there is an issue with how the data is being grouped or aggregated in the query or report.
  Causes of NR117
  
  
  Incompatible Data Types: The fields being aggregated or grouped may have incompatible data types. For example, trying to aggregate a character field or a field with mixed data types can lead to this error.
  
  
  Missing Grouping Fields: If you are trying to aggregate data without properly defining the grouping fields, SAP may not know how to group the data correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect Query Design: The structure of the query may not support the intended aggregation. This can happen if the query is designed to pull data from multiple tables without proper joins or relationships.
  
  
  Aggregation