What causes the BR-CO-04 error?

Document currency must be valid ISO 4217 alpha-3 code.

How do I fix BR-CO-04?

Use 3-letter ISO 4217 currency code like EUR, USD, GBP. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-CO-04 a critical error?

Yes, BR-CO-04 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-04 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of BR-CO-04 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including invoice currency must be valid iso 4217.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-CO-04Fixable here

Each Invoice line MUST be categorized with VAT category code

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-CO-04] Each invoice line (BG-25) must have an Invoiced item VAT category code (BT-151).“

What to have readyThe missing value from your purchase order, contract or bookkeeping.

What we doInvoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cac:InvoiceLine` element in your Invoice (BR-CO-04).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <cac:InvoiceLine>INVALID_CODE</cac:InvoiceLine>
</Invoice>

After

<Invoice>
  <cac:InvoiceLine>VALID_CODE</cac:InvoiceLine>
</Invoice>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-CO-04

Location//cac:InvoiceLine/cac:Item/cac:ClassifiedTaxCategory/cbc:ID

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-CO-05Discount reason text does not match the reason code BR-CO-06Surcharge reason text does not match the reason code