Error codes · XRechnung · Germany
BR-DE-7Fixable here
Das Element "Seller contact email address" (BT-43) muss übermittelt werden. in Germany
This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-DE-7] German XRechnung requires Seller Contact Email (BT-43). An email address for the seller must be provided.“
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.
Invoice rejected. German public sector requires seller email for communication.
What to have readyThe missing value from your purchase order, contract or bookkeeping.
What we doThis requires user input to resolve. Provide the correct value for `cbc:ElectronicMail` (BT-43) (BR-DE-7).
How to fix BR-DE-7
01Identify the missing dataGerman XRechnung requires Seller Contact Email (BT-43). An email address for the seller must be provided.
02Provide the required valueThis requires user input to resolve. Provide the correct value for `cbc:ElectronicMail` (BT-43) (BR-DE-7).
03Re-validate your invoiceUpload the corrected invoice to confirm BR-DE-7 is resolved.
If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software
Before
<cac:Contact> <cbc:ElectronicMail><!-- invalid or missing value --></cbc:ElectronicMail> </cac:Contact>
After
<cac:Contact> <cbc:ElectronicMail>correct-value</cbc:ElectronicMail> </cac:Contact>
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
Seller contact email missing for XRechnung
BT-43 Seller contact email not transmitted
German invoice requires seller contact email
Contact/ElectronicMail empty in seller party
Seller contact section missing email address