# Perform pathway DAA using ALDEx2 method not working with example dataset

[JayalalKJ]

Describe the Bug

Reproducible Example
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"error occurs on this command"

# Perform pathway DAA using ALDEx2 method
daa_results_df <- pathway_daa(abundance = ko_abundance %>% column_to_rownames("#NAME"), 
                              metadata = metadata, 
                              group = "Environment", 
                              daa_method = "ALDEx2", 
                              select = NULL, 
                              reference = NULL)

error

Error in Math.factor(c(1L, 1L, 1L, 2L, 2L, 2L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 2L, 1L, : ‘round’ not meaningful for factors

6. | stop(gettextf("%s not meaningful for factors", sQuote(.Generic))) -- | --

Environment Information:

• Operating System: Windows
• R Version: R version 4.3.3 (2024-02-29 ucrt)
• Package Version: ggpicrust2 Version: 1.7.3

[cafferychen777]

Dear @JayalalKJ,

Thank you for providing such a detailed description of the bug you're encountering, including the reproducible example and your environment information. This level of detail is extremely helpful in diagnosing the issue.

I believe the solution proposed in #67 might indeed resolve this issue.

Please try this modification and let me know if it resolves the issue. If you're still encountering problems, don't hesitate to provide more details or ask for further assistance.

Best regards,
Chen Yang