How To Fix FZ266 - Instruction key &1 is not valid (payment method &2 in bank country &3)
FZ266 - Overview
Message type: E = Error
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Message class:
FZ - Payment Transactions -
Message number: 266
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Message text: Instruction key &1 is not valid (payment method &2 in bank country &3)
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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.
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FZ266 - Details
Error Code: FZ266
Error Message: Instruction key &1 is not valid (payment method &2 in bank country &3)
Summary
This error indicates that the instruction key assigned to a payment method is not valid for the specified bank country. Essentially, the system cannot find a valid instruction key configuration for the combination of payment method and bank country used in the payment transaction.
Root Causes
- The instruction key is not maintained or incorrectly configured for the payment method in the bank country in Customizing.
- The payment method assigned to the vendor/customer or house bank does not have a valid instruction key for the bank country involved.
- Bank master data or payment method settings are incomplete or inconsistent, causing the system to fail in determining the correct instruction key.
- User error in selecting an unsupported payment method or bank country combination during payment processing.
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