What causes the BR-CL-21 error?

TaxExemptionReasonCode must be from VATEX list.

How do I fix BR-CL-21?

Use valid VATEX code like VATEX-EU-AE, VATEX-EU-G, etc. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-CL-21 a critical error?

Yes, BR-CL-21 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.

Can BR-CL-21 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of BR-CL-21 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including invalid vat exemption reason code.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-CL-21Fixable here

Invalid product identifier scheme

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-CL-21] A line item's standard product identifier uses an invalid scheme code. The most common standard identifier is a GTIN (barcode number), which should use scheme code 0160. Other valid schemes include ISO 6523 ICD codes for industry-specific numbering systems.“

XPath: cac:InvoiceLine/cac:Item/cac:StandardItemIdentification/cbc:ID/@schemeID — EN16931 rule BR-CL-21. Must be a valid ISO 6523 ICD code.

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-21).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue: Item standard identifier scheme identifier MUST belong to th -->
</Invoice>

After

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

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-CL-21

Locationcac:InvoiceLine/cac:Item/cac:StandardItemIdentification/cbc:ID/@schemeID

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-CL-10Invalid party identifier scheme BR-CL-13Invalid product classification scheme