How do I fix BR-CL-13?

Invoice Navigator automatically fixes this Invoice compliance issue by updating the relevant XML elements (BR-CL-13). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-CL-13 a critical error?

Yes, BR-CL-13 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-CL-13 be automatically fixed?

Yes, BR-CL-13 can be automatically corrected. The fix is applied without modifying financial fields.

Which accounting software causes BR-CL-13?

BR-CL-13 is commonly seen in exports from All invoicing software. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-CL-13Fixable here

Invalid product classification scheme

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-CL-13] A line item's classification code uses an invalid scheme identifier. The classification listID must be from the UNTDID 7143 code list. Common valid schemes include STI for UNSPSC, EN for eCl@ss, and CPV for EU public procurement.“

XPath: cac:InvoiceLine/cac:Item/cac:CommodityClassification/cbc:ItemClassificationCode/@listID — EN16931 rule BR-CL-13.

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-13).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue: Item classification identifier identification scheme identif -->
</Invoice>

After

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

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-CL-13

Locationcac:InvoiceLine/cac:Item/cac:CommodityClassification/cbc:ItemClassificationCode/@listID

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-CL-21Invalid product identifier scheme