How To Fix RSDA401 - Aggregate function &2 for field &1 not allowed with "FOR ALL ENTRIES"

RSDA401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Aggregate function &2 for field &1 not allowed with "FOR ALL ENTRIES"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA401 - Aggregate function &2 for field &1 not allowed with "FOR ALL ENTRIES" ?

  The SAP error message RSDA401 indicates that there is an issue with the use of aggregate functions in conjunction with the "FOR ALL ENTRIES" clause in a query or report. This error typically arises when you are trying to use an aggregate function (like SUM, AVG, COUNT, etc.) on a field that is not compatible with the "FOR ALL ENTRIES" clause.
  
  Cause:
  The main causes of this error are:
  
  Incompatible Aggregate Function: You are trying to use an aggregate function on a field that is not allowed when using "FOR ALL ENTRIES". This is often the case when the field is not part of the group by clause or is not suitable for aggregation in the context of the query.
  Empty Internal Table: If the internal table used in the "FOR ALL ENTRIES" clause is empty, it can lead to issues with aggregate functions.
  Incorrect Query Logic: The logic of the query may not align