What causes the BR-65 error?

Buyer item identification should be unique per line.

Ensure each buyer item ID is unique across invoice lines. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-65 a critical error?

BR-65 is a warning that may not always cause rejection, but it indicates a potential compliance issue that should be addressed to ensure full compatibility.

Can BR-65 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of BR-65 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including buyer item identifier should be unique.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-65Fixable here

Item classification identifier needs scheme

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-65] The Item classification identifier (BT-158) shall have a Scheme identifier.“

What to have readyThe missing value from your purchase order, contract or bookkeeping.

What we doEnsure each buyer item ID is unique across invoice lines.

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue: The Item classification identifier (BT-158) shall have a Sch -->
</Invoice>

After

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue resolved per EN 16931 -->
</Invoice>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-65

Location//cac:InvoiceLine/cac:Item/cac:CommodityClassification/cbc:ItemClassificationCode/@listID

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-64Item standard identifier needs scheme