What is 'aggregate function' in SAP BI-RA-CR - Crystal Reports?

aggregate function - Overview

• Component: BI-RA-CR

• Component Name: Crystal Reports

• Description: A function that summarizes data sums, calculates an average, identifies a maximum value, and so on. Often associated with SQL data sources.

aggregate function - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  An aggregate function is a type of function used in SAP Crystal Reports to summarize data from a report. It is used to calculate a single value from multiple values in a field or group of fields. Examples of aggregate functions include SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MIN, and MAX. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use an aggregate function in SAP Crystal Reports, select the field or group of fields you want to summarize and then select the appropriate aggregate function from the drop-down menu. The result will be displayed in the report. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using an aggregate function, it is important to remember that the result will be based on all the values in the field or group of fields you are summarizing. Therefore, it is important to make sure that all the values are accurate and up-to-date before running the report. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on aggregate functions in SAP Crystal Reports, please refer to the official SAP documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/CRYSTALREPORTS/2011/en-US/f1c9f8a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e14b2f9a7d3e1/.