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BR-DE-06:German invoice should include payment terms

German invoices should specify payment terms including any early payment discount (Skonto).

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Why This Error Matters

Clear payment terms are expected in German business practice.

How to Fix It

1

Add PaymentTerms

Include Note with full terms

2

Skonto format

If applicable: 2% within 14 days, net 30

3

German text

Can use German: 2% Skonto bei Zahlung innerhalb 14 Tagen

Code Example

<cac:PaymentTerms>
  <cbc:Note>Zahlbar innerhalb 14 Tagen mit 2% Skonto, 30 Tage netto</cbc:Note>
</cac:PaymentTerms>

Technical Details

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

Common Causes

  • No terms specified
  • Skonto not documented
  • Terms unclear

Commonly Seen In

German accounting software

Frequently Asked Questions

German invoices should specify payment terms including any early payment discount (Skonto).
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BR-DE-06 is a warning that may not always cause rejection, but it indicates a potential compliance issue that should be addressed to ensure full compatibility.
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BR-DE-06 is commonly seen in exports from German accounting 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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