BR-CL-14:Endpoint identifier scheme identifier SHALL be chosen from the Electronic...
Endpoint identifier scheme identifier SHALL be chosen from the Electronic Address Scheme code list (CEF EAS). This applies to the `cbc:PaymentMeansCode` element in the invoice XML.
Engine Classification
Map common invalid schemeID values to valid EAS codes
Confidence: 85% · Applied automatically in pipeline
What is BR-CL-14?
BR-CL-14 is a fatal validation rule defined in the Peppol BIS 3.0 specification. It validates the @schemeID element in the UBL invoice XML.
When this rule fires, the invoice is non-compliant and will be rejected by Peppol access points and national validation services. The sending system receives a rejection response and the invoice does not reach the buyer.
Target path: //cbc:EndpointID/@schemeID
Why This Error Matters
Invoice rejected. Country codes are essential for tax jurisdiction and routing.
BR-CL-14 is a hard failure. Invoices that trigger this rule are rejected at the access point and never reach the recipient. In Peppol networks, this means your sending system receives an MLR (Message Level Response) with a rejection status. The invoice must be corrected and re-sent, adding delay to your payment cycle.
Invoice Navigator can automatically correct this error in your pipeline. The fix is applied with full audit evidence, so your compliance trail remains intact.
Validator Behavior
- ·Causes invoice rejection
- ·Rejected by PEPPOL Access Points
- ·Error returned: BR-CL-14
- ·Specification: Peppol BIS 3.0
How to Fix It
Find the invalid country code
Check seller, buyer, and delivery addresses for the incorrect country code.
Use the correct format
Country codes are always two uppercase letters: DE, NL, SE, FR, IT, BE, AT, etc.
Common mistakes
Lowercase (de instead of DE), full country name (Germany instead of DE), or 3-letter codes (DEU instead of DE).
Before / After
<cbc:IdentificationCode>Netherlands</cbc:IdentificationCode>
<cbc:IdentificationCode>NL</cbc:IdentificationCode>
Technical Reference
//cbc:EndpointID/@schemeIDCommon Causes
- ·Country code in lowercase (de instead of DE)
- ·Three-letter ISO code used (DEU instead of DE)
- ·Full country name used instead of code
- ·Misspelled code (DK vs DE)
Seeing this in production? The API handles BR-CL-14 automatically. See the fix response →
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Frequently Asked Questions
EndpointID schemeID must be from CEF EAS code list.
Use valid EAS code (0088 for GLN, 0184 for DUNS, etc.). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-CL-14 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-14 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including invalid endpoint scheme.
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Last updated: 27 February 2026
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