Error codes · xrechnung · Germany
BR-DE-13Fixable here
Delivery date or period required in Germany
This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-DE-13] XRechnung requires delivery date or period.“
Why this matters in Germany
Germany requires e-invoicing using XRechnung (UBL), XRechnung (CII), ZUGFeRD 2.x. An invoice with this error is rejected; it cannot be processed under Germany's rules.
German requirement for delivery information.
What to have readyThe missing value from your purchase order, contract or bookkeeping.
What we doAdd ActualDeliveryDate or InvoicePeriod.
How to fix BR-DE-13
01Add delivery dateDelivery/ActualDeliveryDate
02Or add periodInvoicePeriod with StartDate/EndDate
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 | >€800K annual revenue |
| B2B sending | Jan 2028 | All businesses |
Known causes
Neither date nor period provided