Is BR-AF-02 a critical error?

Yes, BR-AF-02 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-AF-02 be automatically fixed?

BR-AF-02 requires a specific input value (e.g., a missing identifier or code). Provide the required data and re-validate.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-AF-02Fixable here

When invoice lines use the IGIC VAT category, the seller must have a proper...

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-AF-02] When invoice lines use the IGIC VAT category, the seller must have a proper tax identifier (VAT ID, tax registration, or tax representative VAT ID).“

What to have readySeller VAT/Tax ID

What we doWhen invoice lines use the IGIC VAT category, the seller must have a proper tax identifier (VAT ID, tax registration, or tax representative VAT ID).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <cac:InvoiceLine>INVALID_CODE</cac:InvoiceLine>
</Invoice>

After

<Invoice>
  <cac:InvoiceLine>VALID_CODE</cac:InvoiceLine>
</Invoice>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-AF-02

From youSeller VAT/Tax ID

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-16Invoice must contain at least one line BR-24Invoice line net amount required BR-AE-05Reverse charge invoice line must have 0% VAT rate