Is BR-DE-3 a critical error?

Yes, BR-DE-3 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-DE-3 be automatically fixed?

BR-DE-3 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-3Fixable here

Das Element "Seller city" (BT-37) muss übermittelt werden.

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-DE-3] German XRechnung requires Seller City (BT-37). The seller's city must be specified.“

What to have readySeller City (BT-37)

What we doThis requires user input to resolve. Provide the correct value for BT-37 (BR-DE-3). Review the relevant cbc: and cac: elements in your Invoice XML.

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue: XRechnung requires Seller city (BT-37) -->
</Invoice>

After

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue resolved per XRechnung (Germany) -->
</Invoice>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-DE-3

From youSeller City (BT-37)

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

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)...