What is the purpose of the summary type: group?

The purpose of the summary type "group" in SuiteAnalytics is to roll up search results for the columns. This means that when you use the group summary type, the results from your search are aggregated based on the specified grouping fields. For instance, if you have a report showing sales data and group by customer, all sales for each customer will be summed together, allowing you to see the total sales for each unique customer rather than individual transactions.

This feature is essential for analysis because it enables users to identify trends and patterns in data by consolidating information into meaningful categories. Grouping can provide insights into total sales by region, customer type, or product category, depending on how the data is organized and what fields are used for grouping.