== Why is this an issue?
``++SQL COUNT(..), MIN(..), MAX(..), SUM(..), AVG(..)++`` aggregate functions cause the SAP table buffer to be bypassed, so the use of these functions can lead to performance issues.
=== Noncompliant code example
[source,abap]
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SELECT COUNT(*)
FROM persons
INTO count
WHERE city = 'NEW YORK'.
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