How do I fix BR-CL-20?

A Charge Reason Code is not a valid UNCL 7161 code. Common codes: FC=freight, AAA=advertising, ABL=handling, DL=delivery. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-CL-20 a critical error?

Yes, BR-CL-20 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-CL-20 be automatically fixed?

Yes, BR-CL-20 can be automatically corrected. The fix is applied without modifying financial fields.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-CL-20Fixable here

Coded charge reasons MUST belong to the UNCL 7161 code list

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-CL-20] A Charge Reason Code is not a valid UNCL 7161 code. Common codes: FC=freight, AAA=advertising, ABL=handling, DL=delivery.“

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

What we doA Charge Reason Code is not a valid UNCL 7161 code. Common codes: FC=freight, AAA=advertising, ABL=handling, DL=delivery.

Choose the rejected invoiceor drop it here

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue: Coded charge reasons MUST belong to the UNCL 7161 code list. -->
</Invoice>

After

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

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-CL-20

Location//cac:AllowanceCharge[cbc:ChargeIndicator='true']/cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check