BR-CL-25:Unit of measure codes MUST be coded according to UN/ECE Recommendation 20.
Fix: Invoice Navigator automatically fixes this Invoice compliance issue by updating the relevant XML elements (BR-CL-25). Upload your invoice to fix this automatically.
The scheme identifier for a seller or buyer electronic address (endpoint) is not from the valid Electronic Address Scheme (EAS) code list. Every endpoint ID must specify which numbering system it uses, such as 0088 for GLN, 0007 for Swedish org number, or 0198 for Danish CVR.
Engine Classification
Infers the correct EAS scheme code from the endpoint value pattern and party country
Confidence: 85% · Applied automatically in pipeline
What is BR-CL-25?
BR-CL-25 is a fatal validation rule defined in the EN 16931 specification. It validates the @schemeID element in the UBL invoice XML.
When this rule fires, the invoice is rejected by Peppol access points and never reaches the buyer.
Target path: cbc:EndpointID/@schemeID
Why This Error Matters
Invoice rejected. Endpoint schemes are required for electronic delivery routing.
BR-CL-25 is a hard failure — the invoice must be corrected and re-sent before it can reach the recipient.
Without a valid endpoint scheme, the Peppol network cannot route the invoice. The Access Point does not know how to interpret the electronic address.
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
- ·Error returned: BR-CL-25
- ·Specification: EN 16931
How to Fix It
Check the endpoint identifier
What kind of identifier is used for the electronic address? GLN, org number, VAT number, etc.
Find the correct EAS code
Common codes: 0088 (GLN), 0007 (Swedish org), 0106 (Dutch KvK), 0198 (Danish CVR), 0192 (Norwegian org), 9930 (German VAT).
Update the schemeID
Set the schemeID attribute on the EndpointID element to the correct EAS code.
Before / After
<Invoice> <!-- Issue: Unit of measure codes MUST be coded according to UN/ECE Reco --> </Invoice>
<Invoice> <!-- Issue resolved per EN 16931 --> </Invoice>
Technical Reference
cbc:EndpointID/@schemeIDCommon Causes
- ·SchemeID set to text value like 'GLN' instead of '0088'
- ·Non-standard or deprecated scheme code used
- ·SchemeID attribute missing from EndpointID
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Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme identifier for a seller or buyer electronic address (endpoint) is not from the valid Electronic Address Scheme (EAS) code list. Every endpoint ID must specify which numbering system it uses, such as 0088 for GLN, 0007 for Swedish org number, or 0198 for Danish CVR.
Invoice Navigator automatically fixes this Invoice compliance issue by updating the relevant XML elements (BR-CL-25). You can also use Invoice Navigator's compliance engine to correct this automatically in your pipeline.
Yes, BR-CL-25 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission.
Many instances of BR-CL-25 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's compliance engine. The fix is applied in your pipeline with full audit evidence.
BR-CL-25 is commonly seen in exports from All invoicing software. These packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment.
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Last updated: 27 February 2026
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