How do I fix BR-DE-31?

Review your Invoice XML structure and correct the issue described by this rule. Check relevant cbc: and cac: elements per XRechnung (Germany) (BR-DE-31). This error involves a protected field — Invoice Navigator flags it in your pipeline so your team can correct it at the source.

Is BR-DE-31 a critical error?

Yes, BR-DE-31 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.

Can BR-DE-31 be automatically fixed?

BR-DE-31 involves a financial or legal field that cannot be auto-modified by policy. Invoice Navigator detects and flags this error immediately, but the correction must be made manually in your ERP or invoicing software.

Error codes · XRechnung · Germany

BR-DE-31Partly

SEPA debtor account required

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-DE-31] SEPA direct debit requires debtor IBAN.“

What to have readyThe correct figures from your bookkeeping; we show you which field is affected.

What we doReview your Invoice XML structure and correct the issue described by this rule. Check relevant cbc: and cac: elements per XRechnung (Germany) (BR-DE-31).

Choose the rejected invoiceor drop it here

XRechnung XML or ZUGFeRD PDF. Checking is free · corrected file €1.90 · the first every 30 days is free · no sign-up.

If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue: German SEPA direct debit requires buyer bank account. -->
</Invoice>

After

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

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingNeeds your check · BR-DE-31

Location/Invoice/cac:PaymentMeans/cac:PaymentMandate/cac:PayerFinancialAccount/cbc:ID

From youThe correct figures

ThenChecked again

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-DE-30SEPA creditor identifier required