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BR-25:Invoice line item name required

Each Invoice line shall contain the Item name (BT-153). This describes the goods or services being invoiced.

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NEEDS INPUT

Requires user input: Name/description of the item or service. Cannot auto-derive because this describes the actual goods/services delivered.

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Why This Error Matters

Invoice rejected. Buyers must be able to identify what they are being charged for.

How to Fix It

1

Get Peppol ID

Your registered Peppol participant ID

2

Add scheme

Common: 0088 (GLN), 0184 (PEPPOL), 0106 (NL KVK)

3

Format correctly

Scheme in schemeID attribute, ID in element value

Before & After Fix(BR-25)

Before (Invalid)
<cac:Item><cbc:Name></cbc:Name></cac:Item>
After (Valid)
<cac:Item><cbc:Name>Consulting Services - January 2026</cbc:Name></cac:Item>

Compare the invalid XML structure with the corrected version. The fix ensures compliance with validation rules.

Code Example

<cac:Party>
  <cbc:EndpointID schemeID="0106">12345678</cbc:EndpointID>
  <!-- Rest of party info -->
</cac:Party>

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cac:AccountingSupplierParty/cac:Party/cbc:EndpointID

Common Causes

  • Item Name field not mapped in export template
  • Product description used but Name field left empty
  • Generic line item created without product details
  • Export template missing Item/Name field mapping
  • Product master data incomplete - name not filled

Commonly Seen In

Peppol-enabled systems

Frequently Asked Questions

The seller must have an electronic address (endpoint) for Peppol routing.
Add seller EndpointID with scheme identifier. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-25 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.
Many instances of BR-25 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including seller electronic address required.
BR-25 is commonly seen in exports from Peppol-enabled systems. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.

Related Errors

BR-26

Buyer electronic address required

BR-62

The Seller electronic address (BT-34) shall have a Scheme identifier.

Last updated: 18 January 2026

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