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BR-39:Item identifier recommended

Line items should have an item identifier for matching and processing.

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Why This Error Matters

Item identifiers enable automated order matching and processing.

How to Fix It

1

Add item ID

Your product/service code

2

Or buyer ID

BuyersItemIdentification if provided by buyer

3

Or standard ID

StandardItemIdentification with EAN, GTIN, etc.

Code Example

<cac:Item>
  <cbc:Name>Professional Services</cbc:Name>
  <cac:SellersItemIdentification>
    <cbc:ID>SVC-001</cbc:ID>
  </cac:SellersItemIdentification>
</cac:Item>

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cac:InvoiceLine/cac:Item/cac:SellersItemIdentification/cbc:ID

Common Causes

  • No product codes
  • ID not mapped from order
  • Internal codes only

Commonly Seen In

All invoicing software

Frequently Asked Questions

Line items should have an item identifier for matching and processing.
Add seller item identification. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
BR-39 is a warning that may not always cause rejection, but it indicates a potential compliance issue that should be addressed to ensure full compatibility.
Many instances of BR-39 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including item identifier recommended.
BR-39 is commonly seen in exports from All invoicing software. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.

Related Errors

BR-14

Invoice line net amount required

BR-17

Invoice line item name required

Last updated: 18 January 2026

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