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Feature Request FR-4738
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Status OPEN

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Why we still need group by clause for summary level information? And sql errors can suggest corrected sql.

rpanneer Public
· Nov 26 2025

Idea Summary
Why we still need group by clause for summary level information? And sql errors can suggest corrected sql.

Use Case
Select dept_no,dept_id, sum(salary),avg(commission) from dept_sales group by dept_no,dept_id;

Preferred Solution (Optional)
Select dept_no,dept_id, sum(salary),avg(commission) /* hint groupby */ from dept_sales ;

before execution query can be modified add group by clause excluding summary columns  .

This idea is open.