What causes the BR-CL-10 error?

AllowanceChargeReasonCode must be from UNCL5189.

How do I fix BR-CL-10?

Use valid UNCL5189 code for allowances. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-CL-10 a critical error?

Yes, BR-CL-10 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.

Can BR-CL-10 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of BR-CL-10 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including invalid allowance reason code.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-CL-10Fixable here

Invalid party identifier scheme

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-CL-10] The scheme identifier for a seller or buyer party identification number is not a valid code from the ISO 6523 ICD list. Every party identifier must specify which numbering system it belongs to, using a standard code like 0088 for GLN, 0007 for Swedish org number, 0106 for Dutch KvK number, etc.“

XPath: cac:PartyIdentification/cbc:ID/@schemeID — EN16931 rule BR-CL-10. The schemeID attribute must be a valid ISO 6523 ICD code.

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

What we doInvoice Navigator automatically fixes this Invoice compliance issue by updating the relevant XML elements (BR-CL-10).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue: Any identifier identification scheme identifier MUST be code -->
</Invoice>

After

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

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-CL-10

Locationcac:PartyIdentification/cbc:ID/@schemeID

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-CL-11Invalid registration identifier scheme BR-CL-25Endpoint identifier scheme MUST belong to the CEF EAS code list