How To Fix SADL_GW_DT_CDS042 - Aggregation and grouping is not allowed in consumption CDS view.

SADL_GW_DT_CDS042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GW_DT_CDS - Messages CDS Checks

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Aggregation and grouping is not allowed in consumption CDS view.

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SADL_GW_DT_CDS042 - Details

• The SAP error message SADL_GW_DT_CDS042 indicates that there is an issue with the use of aggregation and grouping in a consumption CDS (Core Data Services) view. This error typically arises when you attempt to use aggregation functions (like SUM, COUNT, etc.) or GROUP BY clauses in a CDS view that is intended for consumption, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Consumption CDS View Restrictions: Consumption CDS views are designed to provide a simplified view of data for reporting and analytics. They are not meant to perform complex aggregations or groupings. Instead, they should focus on providing a flat structure of data.
  Incorrect View Definition: If the CDS view is defined with aggregation or grouping logic, it will trigger this error when you try to consume it in an OData service or other contexts that expect a non-aggregated view.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Separate Aggregation Logic: If you need to perform aggregations, create a separate analytical CDS view instead of