errorDExrechnung
BR-DE-13:Delivery date or period required
XRechnung requires delivery date or period.
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Upload and Answer QuestionsWhy This Error Matters
German requirement for delivery information.
How to Fix It
1
Add delivery date
Delivery/ActualDeliveryDate
2
Or add period
InvoicePeriod with StartDate/EndDate
Technical Details
XPath: /Invoice/cac:Delivery/cbc:ActualDeliveryDate or /Invoice/cac:InvoicePeriodCommon Causes
- Neither date nor period provided
Frequently Asked Questions
XRechnung requires delivery date or period.
Add ActualDeliveryDate or InvoicePeriod. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-DE-13 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-13 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including delivery date or period required.
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Last updated: 18 January 2026
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