F0291 - The following instruction keys have not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F0 - FI batch program messages

• Message number: 291

• Message text: The following instruction keys have not been maintained

What causes this issue?

The instruction key (&V3&) used for payment method &V2& in bank country
&V1& has not been maintained in the instruction key table.

System Response

There is no text defined for the instruction key. The payment medium
thus created is therefore defective.

How to fix this error?

Make the appropriate maintenance entries for the key you are using
(&V3&) in the instruction key table for bank country &V1& and payment
method &V2& and then regenerate the payment medium.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F0291 - The following instruction keys have not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message F0291, which states "The following instruction keys have not been maintained," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with payment processing or financial document postings. This error indicates that certain required configuration settings (instruction keys) are missing or not properly maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Instruction Keys: The specific instruction keys that are required for the transaction have not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for payment methods, bank details, or other related financial settings may not be complete.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for vendors, customers, or bank accounts may not have the necessary instruction keys assigned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the F0291 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Financial Accounting (New) > Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable > Business Transactions > Incoming Payments or Outgoing Payments.
  Ensure that the necessary instruction keys are defined for the relevant payment methods.
  
  
  
  Maintain Instruction Keys:
  
  If the instruction keys are missing, you can create or maintain them in the configuration settings.
  You may need to define the instruction keys under the relevant payment method settings.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the relevant vendor or customer accounts.
  Ensure that the instruction keys are correctly assigned in the vendor or customer master records.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on maintaining instruction keys and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OBPM1 (for maintaining payment methods) or BP (for business partner master data) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration and master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.