How To Fix CRM_DOC_FLOW009 - Multiple linking for '&1' is not permitted ==> Sales not created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_DOC_FLOW - Output for document flow

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Multiple linking for '&1' is not permitted ==> Sales not created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_DOC_FLOW009 - Multiple linking for '&1' is not permitted ==> Sales not created ?

  The SAP error message CRM_DOC_FLOW009 indicates that there is an issue with the linking of documents in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Specifically, it states that multiple linking for a particular document (represented by '&1') is not permitted, which is preventing the creation of a sales document.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when there is an attempt to link a document (such as a sales order, quotation, or other CRM document) to multiple sources or when the system detects that the document is already linked to another document in a way that violates the linking rules defined in the system. Common causes include:
  
  Duplicate Document Links: The document you are trying to create or link is already associated with another document.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not allow multiple links for certain document types.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system interpreting the links