Solana: Error while calling an instruction with PDA in client side code
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Error calling an instruction with PDA in client-side code – a Solana issue
I am seeing an error when trying to send a SOL transaction to a “holding account” (designated as a PDA or private data address) on the Solana blockchain. This issue occurs when I try to call an instruction that requires a PDA in my client-side code.
The error
After researching and trying several solutions, I came across the following error message:
Error calling an instruction with PDA
This error usually indicates that there is a problem with the PDA or the call
instruction itself. To troubleshoot this issue, let’s look at what is happening in more detail.
PDA (Private Data Address) Considerations
A PDA is used to store and manage private data on the Solana blockchain. It provides a secure way to send funds to specific accounts or users without revealing their addresses. However, when using a PDA as a holding account to send SOL, there are certain restrictions and considerations:
- A PDA must be created on the Solana mainnet before it can be used as a holding account.
- To create a new PDA, you must use the
create_pda
instruction with the required parameters. This involves setting the name, label, and other metadata for the PDA.
- When sending funds using a PDA, Solana requires the PDA address and the recipient address (the account that will receive the funds). The
call
instruction is used to execute a function on the recipient account.
Call instruction errors
The error message usually indicates a problem with the call
instruction. When calling an instruction, Solana checks whether the required parameters are valid and compatible with the instruction type. In this case, it seems that there might be an incorrect combination of parameters or a mismatch between the PDA metadata and the instruction requirements.
Solution
To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:
- Verify PDA creation – Make sure your PDA has been created on the mainnet before attempting to use it as a holding account to send SOL.
- Verify instruction parameters – Review the parameters of the
call
instruction and make sure they match the values required for your PDA.
- Use correct metadata
– Verify that you are using the correct metadata for your PDA when creating or referencing it on the Solana mainnet.
Additional Resources
For further assistance, I recommend checking out the following resources:
- [Solana Documentation:
call
Instruction](
- [Solana Community Forum: Issues with Held Accounts and PDAs](
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully send SOL using a “held account” (PDA) on the Solana blockchain. If you continue to have issues, feel free to provide more details about your setup.
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