What causes the BR-CO-16 error?

PayableAmount must equal TaxInclusiveAmount - PrepaidAmount + PayableRoundingAmount.

How do I fix BR-CO-16?

Verify PayableAmount calculation. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-CO-16 a critical error?

Yes, BR-CO-16 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-16 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of BR-CO-16 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including payable amount calculation error.

Which accounting software causes BR-CO-16?

BR-CO-16 is commonly seen in exports from All invoicing software. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-CO-16Partly

Payable amount calculation error

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-CO-16] Amount due for payment (BT-115) = Invoice total amount with VAT (BT-112) - Paid amount (BT-113) + Rounding amount (BT-114).. This applies to the `cbc:PayableAmount` element in the invoice XML.“

What to have readyThe correct figures from your bookkeeping; we show you which field is affected.

What we doInvoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cbc:PayableAmount` element in your Invoice (BR-CO-16).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:LegalMonetaryTotal>
  <cbc:PayableAmount>999.99</cbc:PayableAmount>
  <!-- Does not match expected calculation -->
</cac:LegalMonetaryTotal>

After

<cac:LegalMonetaryTotal>
  <cbc:PayableAmount>100.00</cbc:PayableAmount>
  <!-- Matches expected calculation -->
</cac:LegalMonetaryTotal>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingNeeds your check · BR-CO-16

Location/Invoice/cac:LegalMonetaryTotal/cbc:PayableAmount

From youThe correct figures

ThenChecked again

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-13Invoice total amount without VAT required BR-CO-15Invoice total amount with VAT (BT-112) = Invoice total amount without VAT (BT-109) + Invoice total VAT amount (BT-110)