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BR-CL-04:Invalid currency code
Currency code must be a valid ISO 4217 alpha-3 code (e.g., EUR, USD, GBP). Ensure you are using the three-letter currency code, not a currency symbol or name.
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Upload and Answer QuestionsWhy This Error Matters
Invoice rejected. The main invoice currency must be a recognized code.
How to Fix It
1
Check currency
DocumentCurrencyCode value
2
Use ISO code
3 uppercase letters
Before & After Fix(BR-CL-04)
Before (Invalid)
<cbc:DocumentCurrencyCode>EURO</cbc:DocumentCurrencyCode>After (Valid)
<cbc:DocumentCurrencyCode>EUR</cbc:DocumentCurrencyCode>Before (Invalid)
<cbc:DocumentCurrencyCode>EURO</cbc:DocumentCurrencyCode>After (Valid)
<cbc:DocumentCurrencyCode>EUR</cbc:DocumentCurrencyCode>Compare the invalid XML structure with the corrected version. The fix ensures compliance with validation rules.
Technical Details
XPath: /Invoice/cbc:DocumentCurrencyCodeCommon Causes
- Document currency code not from ISO 4217
- DocumentCurrencyCode contains invalid value
- Currency code lowercase instead of uppercase
- Numeric currency code used instead of alpha-3
- Obsolete currency code (e.g., DEM instead of EUR)
Frequently Asked Questions
DocumentCurrencyCode must be valid ISO 4217.
Use 3-letter ISO 4217 code (EUR, USD, GBP, etc.). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-CL-04 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-CL-04 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including invalid currency code.
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Last updated: 18 January 2026
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