When you specify several fields, you need a comma (,) after each field, except the last.
Also: To analyze a complex SQL command that doesn't work, try starting simple, and adding one small piece at a time. Compile, and if there are no error messages, add the next piece. That way, you have a good chance to find the culprit.
>Dear Sir,
>
>I added "," between sums according to your advise as follows
>
>SELECT MONTH(date) as nmonth,;
> CMONTH(date) as cmonth,;
> YEAR(date) as nyear;
> sum(weight) as weight;
> sum(iif(mode="L",weight,1,0)) as bagsLC, ;
> sum(iif(mode="b",weight,1,0)) as bagsLS;
> from avlbook;
> GROUP BY nmonth,nyear ;
> ORDER BY nyear,nmonth;
> INTO CURSOR Temp
>
>But the problem is still exists as
>
>Command contains unrecognized command/phrase...
>
>Please modify my codes again
>
>Thnaks
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