BR-CL-25:Unit of measure codes MUST be coded according to UN/ECE Recommendation 20.
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 non-compliant and will be rejected by Peppol access points and national validation services. The sending system receives a rejection response and the invoice does not reach 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. Invoices that trigger this rule are rejected at the access point and never reach the recipient. In Peppol networks, this means your sending system receives an MLR (Message Level Response) with a rejection status. The invoice must be corrected and re-sent, adding delay to your payment cycle.
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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Last updated: 27 February 2026
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