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`BR-DE-17`:Invalid XRechnung Invoice Type Code

XRechnung only allows specific Invoice Type Codes: 326 (partial), 380 (commercial), 381 (credit note), 384 (corrected), 389 (self-billed), 875-877 (construction invoices).

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Auto-fix: Map to nearest valid XRechnung type code. Standard invoices→380, credits→381, corrections→384. Preserve construction codes if present.

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Why This Error Matters

Invoice rejected. German XRechnung only processes recognized document types.

How to Fix It

Identify invoice purpose

Determine if this is a standard invoice, credit note, or correction

Set valid type code

Use 380 (commercial), 381 (credit), 384 (corrected), 389 (self-billed), or 326 (partial)

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cbc:InvoiceTypeCode | BT-3 Invoice type code must be one of: 326, 380, 381, 384, 389, 875, 876, 877

Common Causes

Invalid invoice type code for XRechnung
BT-3 uses code not allowed in German invoices
Only 326/380/384/389/381/875/876/877 permitted
Legacy invoice type code not mapped to German subset
Construction invoice codes not properly assigned

Frequently Asked Questions

XRechnung only accepts specific UNTDID 1001 codes: 326 (partial), 380 (commercial), 381 (credit note), 384 (corrected), 389 (self-billed), 875-877 (construction).

Change the InvoiceTypeCode to a valid value. Use 380 for standard invoices, 381 for credit notes, 384 for corrections.

Yes, BR-DE-17 will cause invoice rejection by German public authorities. The type code must be corrected.

Yes, Invoice Navigator can automatically map invalid type codes to the nearest valid XRechnung code.

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Last updated: 17 January 2026

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