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BR-DE-02:Payment terms text recommended

German invoices should include payment terms text (Zahlungsbedingungen) for clarity.

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Why This Error Matters

Clear payment terms reduce payment delays and disputes. German business practice expects explicit Skonto terms.

How to Fix It

1

Define terms

Specify payment deadline and any early payment discounts (Skonto)

2

Add to invoice

Insert PaymentTerms/Note element

3

Use German format

e.g., Zahlbar innerhalb von 30 Tagen ohne Abzug

Code Example

<cac:PaymentTerms>\n  <cbc:Note>Zahlbar innerhalb von 30 Tagen ohne Abzug</cbc:Note>\n</cac:PaymentTerms>

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cac:PaymentTerms/cbc:Note

Common Causes

  • Generic templates
  • Payment terms in ERP not exported
  • Missing field mapping

Commonly Seen In

All German invoicing software

Frequently Asked Questions

German invoices should include payment terms text (Zahlungsbedingungen) for clarity.
Add payment terms note with due date and conditions. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
BR-DE-02 is a warning that may not always cause rejection, but it indicates a potential compliance issue that should be addressed to ensure full compatibility.
Many instances of BR-DE-02 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including payment terms text recommended.
BR-DE-02 is commonly seen in exports from All German invoicing software. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.

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Last updated: 18 January 2026

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