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