Is BR-DE-1 a critical error?

Yes, BR-DE-1 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-DE-1 be automatically fixed?

BR-DE-1 requires a specific input value (e.g., a missing identifier or code). Provide the required data and re-validate.

Error codes · XRechnung · Germany

BR-DE-1Fixable here

Eine Rechnung (INVOICE) muss Angaben zu "PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS" (BG-16)...

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-DE-1] German XRechnung requires Payment Instructions (BG-16). You must specify how the invoice should be paid.“

What to have readyPayment Means Code · Payment Account (IBAN)

What we doThis requires user input to resolve. Review the relevant cbc: and cac: elements in your Invoice XML and provide the correct value. (BR-DE-1).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue: Payment means type code is required for German invoices -->
</Invoice>

After

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue resolved per XRechnung (Germany) -->
</Invoice>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-DE-1

From youPayment Means Code, Payment Account (IBAN)

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-DE-01Invalid Leitweg-ID Format BR-DE-02Payment terms text recommended BR-DE-2Die Gruppe "SELLER CONTACT" (BG-6) muss übermittelt werden.