How To Fix VPD012 - Partner function &1 can only occur &4 times in procedure &2 (&3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPD - Messages in SD Partner Processing

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Partner function &1 can only occur &4 times in procedure &2 (&3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPD012 - Partner function &1 can only occur &4 times in procedure &2 (&3) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VPD012 Partner function &1 can only occur &4 times in procedure &2 (&3)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the number of partner functions assigned to a particular partner determination procedure exceeds the allowed maximum number of occurrences for that partner function.
  
  Partner function &1: The specific partner function (e.g., AG - Sold-to party, WE - Ship-to party, etc.) that is causing the issue.
  Procedure &2 (&3): The partner determination procedure and its description.
  &4 times: The maximum number of times this partner function is allowed to appear in the partner determination procedure.
  
  In SAP, partner determination procedures define which partner functions are relevant for a business transaction and how many times each partner function can appear. For example, a partner function like "Sold-to party" might be allowed only once, while "Contact person" might be allowed multiple times.
  If you try to assign or create more partner functions than allowed, SAP throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During partner determination setup in customizing (transaction SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Partner Determination).
  When creating or changing business documents (sales orders, deliveries, billing documents) where partner functions are assigned.
  When adding partners manually or via user exits/enhancements that assign partners programmatically.
  
  
  How to solve it?
  
  
  Check the partner determination procedure:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Partner Determination ? Define Partner Determination Procedure.
  Select the relevant partner determination procedure (&2).
  Review the partner functions assigned to this procedure.
  Check the maximum allowed number of occurrences for the partner function &1.
  
  
  
  Adjust the maximum number of occurrences:
  
  If business requirements demand more occurrences of the partner function, increase the allowed number in the partner determination procedure.
  Be cautious: increasing occurrences might have implications on business processes and data consistency.
  
  
  
  Review partner assignments in documents:
  
  Check the document where the error occurs.
  Remove or correct duplicate partner functions exceeding the allowed number.
  
  
  
  Check custom code or user exits:
  
  If partners are assigned programmatically, verify that the code respects the maximum allowed occurrences.
  Adjust the logic if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Partner Determination Procedure: Defines which partner functions are relevant for a business transaction and how many times each can appear.
  Partner Functions: Roles assigned to business partners in documents (e.g., Sold-to party, Ship-to party, Payer, Bill-to party).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing for partner determination.
  VD01/VD02: Create/change customer master (Sales area data).
  VA01/VA02: Create/change sales order.
  VL01N/VL02N: Create/change delivery.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to partner determination errors if the problem persists.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error message
  VPD012 Partner function &1 can only occur &4 times in procedure &2 (&3)
  
  
  Cause
  Number of partner functions exceeds allowed max in partner determination procedure
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust max occurrences in partner determination procedure or correct partner assignments
  
  
  Where to check
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Partner Determination Procedure
  
  
  Impact
  Prevents creation/change of documents with invalid partner assignments
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact partner function, procedure, and context, I can help you with more specific steps.