How do I fix BR-CL-16?

The Payment Means Code is not a valid UNCL4461 code. Common codes: 30=credit transfer, 58=SEPA, 48=card payment, 1=cash. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-CL-16 a critical error?

Yes, BR-CL-16 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-CL-16 be automatically fixed?

Yes, BR-CL-16 can be automatically corrected. The fix is applied without modifying financial fields.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-CL-16Fixable here

Invalid payment means code

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-CL-16] The payment means code must be a valid code from the UNTDID 4461 code list. Common codes: 10 (Cash), 30 (Credit transfer), 48 (Bank card), 49 (Direct debit), 58 (SEPA credit transfer), 59 (SEPA direct debit).“

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

What we doThe Payment Means Code is not a valid UNCL4461 code. Common codes: 30=credit transfer, 58=SEPA, 48=card payment, 1=cash.

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue: Payment means in an invoice MUST be coded using UNCL4461 cod -->
</Invoice>

After

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

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-CL-16

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check