BR-DE-01
Error Guide
š©šŖ BR-DE-01: Invalid Leitweg-ID Format in Germany
ErrorMandatoryNeeds Input
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.
Quick Facts
Severity
Error (rejection)
Ruleset
XRechnung (Germany)
Mandate
B2B Mandatory
Fix Type
Needs input
Why This Matters in Germany
Germany requires e-invoicing using XRechnung (UBL), XRechnung (CII), ZUGFeRD 2.x. Invoices with this error will be rejected. They cannot be processed for Germany compliance.
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How to Fix BR-DE-01
- 1Obtain Leitweg-IDRequest the Leitweg-ID from your German public sector customer. This is typically provided on the purchase order or contract.
- 2Enter Leitweg-IDEnter the ID in format: XX-XXXXX-XX (e.g., 04011000-12345-12)
- 3Verify formatThe format should be: 2-12 digits, dash, 1-30 digits, dash, 2 digits
Example: Before & After
Before (invalid)
<cbc:BuyerReference></cbc:BuyerReference>
After (fixed)
<cbc:BuyerReference>04011000-12345-12</cbc:BuyerReference>
Germany E-Invoicing Requirements
Phase
Status
Scope
B2G
Live (Nov 2020)
All federal suppliers
B2B receiving
Live (Jan 2025)
All German businesses
B2B sending
Jan 2027
>ā¬800K annual revenue
B2B sending
Jan 2028
All businesses
Common Causes
- ā¢XRechnung invoice missing Leitweg-ID (routing ID)
- ā¢BT-10 Buyer reference not populated with Leitweg-ID
- ā¢German public sector invoice without routing identifier
- ā¢Leitweg-ID not configured for recipient authority
- ā¢Export template missing German routing ID field
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