BR-DE-04
Error Guide

šŸ‡©šŸ‡Ŗ BR-DE-04: Invalid XRechnung CustomizationID in Germany

ErrorMandatoryManual Fix

XRechnung invoices must use the correct specification identifier for the version.

Quick Facts
Severity
Error (rejection)
Ruleset
xrechnung
Mandate
B2B Mandatory
Fix Type
Manual

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-04

  1. 1
    Check version
    XRechnung 3.0 is current for 2024+
  2. 2
    Use correct ID
    urn:cen.eu:en16931:2017#compliant#urn:xeinkauf.de:kosit:xrechnung_3.0
  3. 3
    Update template
    Ensure your export uses current version

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
>€800K annual revenue
B2B sending
Jan 2028
All businesses

Common Causes

  • •Old XRechnung version
  • •Using Peppol ID instead
  • •Typo in specification

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