BR-DE-29
Error Guide

šŸ‡©šŸ‡Ŗ BR-DE-29: SEPA direct debit mandate required in Germany

ErrorMandatoryNeeds Input

SEPA direct debit requires mandate reference.

Quick Facts
Severity
Error (rejection)
Ruleset
xrechnung
Mandate
B2B Mandatory
Fix Type
Needs input

Why This Matters in Germany

Germany requires e-invoicing using XRechnung (UBL), XRechnung (CII), ZUGFeRD 2.x. Invoices with this error will be rejected. They cannot be processed for Germany compliance.

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How to Fix BR-DE-29

  1. 1
    Check payment code
    If PaymentMeansCode is 59
  2. 2
    Add mandate
    PaymentMandate/ID with reference number

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

Common Causes

  • •Code 59 without mandate

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