How To Fix VHURL559 - Column cannot be used for grouping

VHURL559 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHURL - Messages for Returnable Packaging Account Processing

• Message number: 559

• Message text: Column cannot be used for grouping

What causes this issue?

The selected column contains no information on a document.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VHURL559 - Details

• The SAP error message VHURL559: "Column cannot be used for grouping" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to create a query or a report that involves grouping data by a column that is not suitable for that purpose. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Type Issues: The column you are trying to group by may not be of a compatible data type. For example, you cannot group by a text field if the aggregation function requires numeric data.
  
  
  Aggregation Level: The column may not be at the correct aggregation level. If the column is not part of the data model or is not aggregated correctly, it cannot be used for grouping.
  
  
  Hierarchy Issues: If the column is part of a hierarchy, it may not be allowed for grouping unless the hierarchy is properly defined and used.
  
  
  Query Design: The query design