What causes the BR-DE-01 error?

For German B2G invoices, a buyer reference (Leitweg-ID) is mandatory. This is the routing ID used by German public sector buyers.

How do I fix BR-DE-01?

Add a valid Leitweg-ID to the BuyerReference field in the format XX-XXXXX-XX Invoice Navigator detects this error and prompts for the required business data before applying a safe fix.

Is BR-DE-01 a critical error?

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

BR-DE-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.

Which accounting software causes BR-DE-01?

BR-DE-01 is commonly seen in exports from SAP, DATEV, Lexware, Sage. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.

Error codes · XRechnung · Germany

BR-DE-01Fixable here

Invalid Leitweg-ID Format

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-DE-01] German B2G (Business-to-Government) invoices require a valid Leitweg-ID in the Buyer Reference field (BT-10). The Leitweg-ID is a routing identifier that directs your invoice to the correct government department.“

What to have readyLeitweg-ID

What we doAdd a valid Leitweg-ID to the BuyerReference field in the format XX-XXXXX-XX

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cbc:BuyerReference></cbc:BuyerReference>

After

<cbc:BuyerReference>04011000-12345-12</cbc:BuyerReference>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-DE-01

Location/Invoice/cbc:BuyerReference

From youLeitweg-ID

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-DE-02Payment terms text recommended