Is BR-DE-11 a critical error?

Yes, BR-DE-11 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-DE-11 be automatically fixed?

BR-DE-11 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-11Fixable here

The Delivery Address (BG-15) is missing the Post Code (BT-78). When...

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-DE-11] The Delivery Address (BG-15) is missing the Post Code (BT-78). When including a delivery address in XRechnung, the postal code is mandatory.“

What to have readyDelivery Post Code (BT-78)

What we doThe Delivery Address (BG-15) is missing the Post Code (BT-78). When including a delivery address in XRechnung, the postal code is mandatory.

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:DeliveryLocation>
  <cac:Address>INVALID_CODE</cac:Address>
</cac:DeliveryLocation>

After

<cac:DeliveryLocation>
  <cac:Address>VALID_CODE</cac:Address>
</cac:DeliveryLocation>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-DE-11

From youDelivery Post Code (BT-78)

ThenPassed

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Often appears together with

BR-DE-01Invalid Leitweg-ID Format BR-DE-02Payment terms text recommended BR-DE-1Eine Rechnung (INVOICE) muss Angaben zu "PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS" (BG-16)...