How To Fix FZ266 - Instruction key &1 is not valid (payment method &2 in bank country &3)

FZ266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FZ - Payment Transactions

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Instruction key &1 is not valid (payment method &2 in bank country &3)

What causes this issue?

The instruction key is not valid in the bank country of the house bank
used and with the entered payment method.

System Response

The instruction key is not adopted in the payment data. The programs for
generating the payment data medium use the instruction key that was
defined for the house bank.

How to fix this error?

Check if you have to change settings in order to avoid receiving this
message in the future. You can also enter a valid instruction key when
processing proposals.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FZ266 - Instruction key &1 is not valid (payment method &2 in bank country &3) ?

  The SAP error message FZ266 indicates that there is an issue with the instruction key being used in a payment method for a specific bank country. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid configuration for the specified instruction key in relation to the payment method and the bank country.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Instruction Key: The instruction key specified in the payment configuration does not exist or is not valid for the given payment method and bank country.
  
  Configuration Issues: The payment method may not be properly configured in the system for the specified bank country.
  Missing Customizing Entries: There may be missing entries in the customizing settings for payment methods and instruction keys.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be typographical errors in the instruction key, payment method, or bank country.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Instruction Key: Verify that the instruction key specified in the error message is correct and exists in the system. You can do