How do I fix BR-CO-01?

Use valid UNCL5305 VAT category code. Invoice Navigator detects this error and prompts for the required business data before applying a safe fix.

Is BR-CO-01 a critical error?

Yes, BR-CO-01 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-CO-01 be automatically fixed?

BR-CO-01 requires specific business data to resolve. Invoice Navigator detects the error and guides you through providing the needed information, then applies the fix with full audit documentation.

Error codes · en16931

BR-CO-01Fixable here

VAT category code must be valid

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-CO-01] VAT category code must be from allowed code list (S, Z, E, AE, K, G, O, L, M).“

What to have readyVAT Category Code

What we doUse valid UNCL5305 VAT category code.

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What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-CO-01

Location//cac:TaxCategory/cbc:ID

From youVAT Category Code

ThenPassed

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Often appears together with

BR-CO-02Payment means code must be valid BR-E-01Exempt VAT requires VAT breakdown BR-S-01Standard rate must be in VAT breakdown BR-Z-01Zero-rated VAT must be in breakdown