How do I fix BR-AG-01?

Recalculate the value in `cac:InvoiceLine` to match the expected formula. Verify all contributing amounts are correct (BR-AG-01). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-AG-01 a critical error?

Yes, BR-AG-01 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-AG-01 be automatically fixed?

BR-AG-01 affects financial fields and cannot be automatically modified. This must be corrected in the source invoicing system.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-AG-01Partly

IPSI VAT breakdown required when IPSI used on lines

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-AG-01] When using the IPSI VAT category (M) on invoice lines, allowances, or charges, you must have exactly one matching VAT breakdown section for IPSI.“

XPath: /Invoice/cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal[cac:TaxCategory/cbc:ID="M"]. IPSI (category M) is the Ceuta and Melilla indirect tax. When lines or document-level items use this category, the VAT breakdown must include a corresponding TaxSubtotal.

What to have readyThe correct figures from your bookkeeping; we show you which field is affected.

What we doRecalculate the value in `cac:InvoiceLine` to match the expected formula. Verify all contributing amounts are correct (BR-AG-01).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <cac:InvoiceLine>999.99</cac:InvoiceLine>
  <!-- Does not match expected calculation -->
</Invoice>

After

<Invoice>
  <cac:InvoiceLine>100.00</cac:InvoiceLine>
  <!-- Matches expected calculation -->
</Invoice>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingNeeds your check · BR-AG-01

From youThe correct figures

ThenChecked again

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-32Each Document level allowance (BG-20) shall have a Document level allowance...