BR-DE-04
Error Guide
š©šŖ 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
- 1Check versionXRechnung 3.0 is current for 2024+
- 2Use correct IDurn:cen.eu:en16931:2017#compliant#urn:xeinkauf.de:kosit:xrechnung_3.0
- 3Update templateEnsure 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
>ā¬800K annual revenue
B2B sending
Jan 2028
All businesses
Common Causes
- ā¢Old XRechnung version
- ā¢Using Peppol ID instead
- ā¢Typo in specification
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