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BR-CL-14:Invalid payment means code

Payment means code must be from UNTDID 4461 code list. Common codes: 30 (credit transfer), 48 (bank card), 58 (SEPA), 59 (SEPA direct debit).

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Auto-fix: Normalize to ISO 3166-1 alpha-2. Map country names to codes, convert 3-letter to 2-letter, uppercase lowercase codes. Handle UK/GB special case.

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Why This Error Matters

Invoice rejected. Country codes are essential for tax jurisdiction and routing.

How to Fix It

1

Check endpoint scheme

schemeID on EndpointID elements

2

Use EAS code

0088 (GLN), 0184 (DUNS), 0190 (NL), 9906 (IT)

Before & After Fix(BR-CL-14)

Before (Invalid)
<cbc:IdentificationCode>Netherlands</cbc:IdentificationCode>
After (Valid)
<cbc:IdentificationCode>NL</cbc:IdentificationCode>

Compare the invalid XML structure with the corrected version. The fix ensures compliance with validation rules.

Technical Details

XPath: //cbc:EndpointID/@schemeID

Common Causes

  • Country code not from ISO 3166-1 alpha-2
  • Full country name used instead of 2-letter code
  • Invalid or obsolete country code used
  • Country code lowercase instead of uppercase
  • 3-letter country code used instead of 2-letter

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.

See Also

EN 16931 Validator

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Related Errors

IN-BUYER-ENDPOINT-SCHEME

Buyer endpoint scheme ID validation

Last updated: 18 January 2026

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