What causes the BR-17 error?

Each invoice line must have an item name describing what is being invoiced.

This requires user input to resolve. Provide the correct value for `cbc:Name` (BT-59). Invoice Navigator detects this error and prompts for the required business data before applying a safe fix.

Is BR-17 a critical error?

Yes, BR-17 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted by the recipient's system.

Can BR-17 be automatically fixed?

BR-17 requires specific business data to resolve. Invoice Navigator detects the error and guides you through providing the needed information, then applies the fix with full audit documentation.

Which accounting software causes BR-17?

BR-17 is commonly seen in exports from All invoicing software. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-17Fixable here

Payee name required if different from seller

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-17] The payee name (BT-59) must be provided if the payee differs from the seller.“

What to have readyItem Name

What we doThis requires user input to resolve. Provide the correct value for `cbc:Name` (BT-59).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:PartyName>
  <cbc:Name><!-- invalid or missing value --></cbc:Name>
</cac:PartyName>

After

<cac:PartyName>
  <cbc:Name>correct-value</cbc:Name>
</cac:PartyName>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-17

Location/Invoice/cac:InvoiceLine/cac:Item/cbc:Name

From youItem Name

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-16Invoice must contain at least one line BR-18Tax representative name required if applicable