What is aggregate function in SAP HAN - SAP HANA?

SAP Term: aggregate function

• Component: HAN

• Component Name: SAP HANA

• Description: SAP A A function that takes an input series and returns a scalar output value.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An aggregate function is a type of function used in SAP HANA to calculate and return a single value based on values in multiple rows of a table. It is used to perform calculations such as sum, average, count, minimum, maximum, etc. on a set of values. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Aggregate functions can be used in SQL statements to calculate values from multiple rows. For example, the SUM() function can be used to calculate the sum of all values in a column. The AVG() function can be used to calculate the average of all values in a column. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using aggregate functions, it is important to specify the column name that you want to use for the calculation. Additionally, you can use the GROUP BY clause to group the results by one or more columns. This can be useful when you want to calculate an aggregate value for each group. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about aggregate functions in SAP HANA, please refer to the official SAP HANA documentation. Additionally, there are many tutorials available online that provide step-by-step instructions on how to use aggregate functions in SAP HANA.