BR-DE-07
Error Guide
š©šŖ BR-DE-07: German postal code format in Germany
WarningMandatoryNeeds Input
German postal codes should be 5 digits.
Quick Facts
Severity
Warning
Ruleset
xrechnung
Mandate
B2B Mandatory
Fix Type
Needs input
Why This Matters in Germany
Germany requires e-invoicing using XRechnung (UBL), XRechnung (CII), ZUGFeRD 2.x. This warning may cause processing delays in Germany. While not immediately rejected, it should be fixed for compliance.
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How to Fix BR-DE-07
- 1Check postal codesGerman PostalZone values
- 2Pad with zeros01234, not 1234
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¢Missing leading zero
- ā¢Wrong length
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