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`BR-CO-01`:VAT category code must be valid

VAT category code must be from allowed code list (S, Z, E, AE, K, G, O, L, M).

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Why This Error Matters

Invalid VAT codes cause rejection by tax authorities.

How to Fix It

Check category code

Find TaxCategory/ID value

Use valid code

S=Standard, Z=Zero, E=Exempt, AE=Reverse charge, K=Intra-community, G=Export, O=Out of scope

Technical Details

XPath: //cac:TaxCategory/cbc:ID

Common Causes

Typo in code
Using old code format
Unsupported category

Frequently Asked Questions

VAT category code must be from allowed code list (S, Z, E, AE, K, G, O, L, M).

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