What causes the BR-CO-06 error?

BR-CO-06 occurs when the document level charge reason code (BT-105) and reason text (BT-104) describe different types of charges. They must indicate the same type according to UNTDID 7161.

How do I fix BR-CO-06?

Align the charge reason code with the reason text. Either update the text to match the UNTDID 7161 code meaning, or change the code to match your text description.

Is BR-CO-06 a critical error?

Yes, BR-CO-06 is a business rule violation that can cause invoice rejection. Inconsistent charge information confuses accounting reconciliation.

Can BR-CO-06 be automatically fixed?

Partially. Invoice Navigator can suggest corrections by mapping common text patterns to UNTDID 7161 codes, but review is recommended since the correct value depends on business context.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-CO-06Fixable here

Surcharge reason text does not match the reason code

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-CO-06] The surcharge (extra charge) reason code and the reason text on your invoice describe different types of charges. For example, code FC means "Freight" but the text says something else. These must match.“

BR-CO-06 validates that when both BT-104 (AllowanceChargeReason) and BT-105 (AllowanceChargeReasonCode) are present on a document-level charge (ChargeIndicator=true), they must describe the same type of charge. The code uses UNTDID 7161 standard codes.

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=true]` element in your Invoice.

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:AllowanceCharge>\n  <cbc:ChargeIndicator>true</cbc:ChargeIndicator>\n  <cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode>FC</cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode>\n  <cbc:AllowanceChargeReason>Handling fee</cbc:AllowanceChargeReason>\n  <cbc:Amount currencyID="EUR">25.00</cbc:Amount>\n</cac:AllowanceCharge>

After

<cac:AllowanceCharge>\n  <cbc:ChargeIndicator>true</cbc:ChargeIndicator>\n  <cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode>FC</cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode>\n  <cbc:AllowanceChargeReason>Freight charge</cbc:AllowanceChargeReason>\n  <cbc:Amount currencyID="EUR">25.00</cbc:Amount>\n</cac:AllowanceCharge>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-CO-06

Location//cac:AllowanceCharge[cbc:ChargeIndicator=true]/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-05Discount reason text does not match the reason code