What causes the BR-CL-11 error?

Charge reason code must be from UNCL7161.

How do I fix BR-CL-11?

Use valid UNCL7161 code for charges. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-CL-11 a critical error?

Yes, BR-CL-11 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-11 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of BR-CL-11 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including invalid charge reason code.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-CL-11Fixable here

Invalid registration identifier scheme

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-CL-11] Any registration identifier identification scheme identifier MUST be coded using one of the ISO 6523 ICD list. This applies to the PartyLegalEntity/CompanyID@schemeID attribute.“

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-11).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue: Any registration identifier identification scheme identifier -->
</Invoice>

After

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

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-CL-11

Location//cac:PartyLegalEntity/cbc:CompanyID/@schemeID

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check