What causes the BR-CO-05 error?

BR-CO-05 occurs when the allowance reason code (BT-98) and reason text (BT-97) describe different types of discounts. For example, code 95 (Discount) with text "Freight rebate" is a mismatch.

How do I fix BR-CO-05?

Align the reason code with the reason text. Either update the text to match the UNTDID 5189 code meaning, or change the code to match your text. Invoice Navigator can help identify mismatches.

Is BR-CO-05 a critical error?

Yes, BR-CO-05 is a business rule violation that can cause invoice rejection. Inconsistent allowance information confuses accounting reconciliation.

Can BR-CO-05 be automatically fixed?

Partially. Invoice Navigator can suggest corrections by mapping common text patterns to UNTDID 5189 codes, but review is recommended since the correct value depends on business context.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-CO-05Fixable here

Discount reason text does not match the reason code

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-CO-05] The allowance reason code and the reason text on your invoice describe different types of discounts. For example, code 95 means "Discount" but the text says something else. These must match.“

XPath: /Invoice/cac:AllowanceCharge[cbc:ChargeIndicator=false]/cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode and cbc:AllowanceChargeReason

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:AllowanceCharge[cbc:ChargeIndicator=false]` element in your Invoice.

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <cac:AllowanceCharge[cbc:ChargeIndicator=false]>INVALID_CODE</cac:AllowanceCharge[cbc:ChargeIndicator=false]>
</Invoice>

After

<Invoice>
  <cac:AllowanceCharge[cbc:ChargeIndicator=false]>VALID_CODE</cac:AllowanceCharge[cbc:ChargeIndicator=false]>
</Invoice>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-CO-05

Location//cac:AllowanceCharge/cbc:AllowanceChargeReason

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-CO-04Each Invoice line MUST be categorized with VAT category code BR-CO-06Surcharge reason text does not match the reason code