In this episode, we’ll explain validation rules in Google Ads Query Language (GAQL) as it relates to adding certain fields to the WHERE and ORDER BY clauses, which must first be added to the SELECT clause.
GAQL Query Validation: SELECT Requirement
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Last updated 2025-08-20 UTC.
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