[Solved] This dbt model uses pivot macro:{{ dbt_utils.pivot( relation=ref('orders'), column='status', value='amount' ) }}The query fails with an error about missing aggregate. What is the fix? | dbt

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This dbt model uses pivot macro:

{{ dbt_utils.pivot(
  relation=ref('orders'),
  column='status',
  value='amount'
) }}

The query fails with an error about missing aggregate. What is the fix?

AChange pivot to unpivot macro

BRemove the value parameter

CAdd an aggregate parameter like 'sum' to the pivot macro

DPass columns as a list instead of string

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand pivot macro requirements
Pivot macro requires an aggregate function when multiple rows per pivot column exist.
Step 2: Fix missing aggregate error
Adding aggregate='sum' or another aggregate resolves the error.
Final Answer:
Add an aggregate parameter like 'sum' to the pivot macro -> Option C
Quick Check:
pivot needs aggregate when values can repeat [OK]

Quick Trick: Always specify aggregate in pivot if duplicates exist [OK]

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