How To Fix FC288 - Convert the existing instruction keys before maintaining them

FC288 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Convert the existing instruction keys before maintaining them

What causes this issue?

The key fields "Bank country" and "Payment method" were included in the
instruction key table for Release 3.0A (for more information, refer to
the appropriate Release Note).
In your system the instruction key table still contains entries without
a country or payment method.

System Response

The instruction keys are to be maintained via the converter program.

How to fix this error?

Convert your instruction keys by allocating a country and payment
method to each entry. Then call up the instruction key maintenance
function again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC288 - Convert the existing instruction keys before maintaining them ?

  The SAP error message FC288, "Convert the existing instruction keys before maintaining them," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when there is an attempt to maintain or modify instruction keys that have not been converted to the new format or structure required by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Upgrade: This error often arises after an upgrade or migration to a new version of SAP where the structure of instruction keys has changed.
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from an older system or version, the existing instruction keys may not be compatible with the new system requirements.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings related to financial transactions or controlling may lead to this error if the instruction keys are not updated accordingly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Convert Instruction Keys: The primary solution is to convert the existing instruction keys to the new format. This can typically be done using a specific transaction code or