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BR-DE-05:Invalid Leitweg-ID format

XRechnung to German public sector requires valid Leitweg-ID as buyer reference.

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Why This Error Matters

German government portals (ZRE, OZG-RE) route invoices based on Leitweg-ID.

How to Fix It

1

Get Leitweg-ID

From public sector buyer (format: 04011000-12345-67)

2

Add to BuyerReference

Place in cbc:BuyerReference element

3

Validate format

Must match Leitweg-ID pattern

Code Example

<cbc:BuyerReference>04011000-12345-67</cbc:BuyerReference>

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cbc:BuyerReference

Common Causes

  • Wrong format
  • Missing Leitweg-ID
  • Invalid checksum

Commonly Seen In

All German invoicing software

Frequently Asked Questions

XRechnung to German public sector requires valid Leitweg-ID as buyer reference.
Add correctly formatted Leitweg-ID. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-DE-05 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.
Many instances of BR-DE-05 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including invalid leitweg-id format.
BR-DE-05 is commonly seen in exports from All German invoicing software. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.

See Also

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Related Errors

BR-DE-01

Invalid Leitweg-ID Format

BR-DE-04

Invalid XRechnung CustomizationID

Last updated: 18 January 2026

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