Is BR-DE-8 a critical error?

Yes, BR-DE-8 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-DE-8 be automatically fixed?

BR-DE-8 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-8Fixable here

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-DE-8] German XRechnung requires Buyer City (BT-52). The buyer's city must be specified.“

What to have readyBuyer City (BT-52)

What we doThis requires user input to resolve. Provide the correct value for BT-52. 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 Buyer city (BT-52) -->
</Invoice>

After

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

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-DE-8

From youBuyer City (BT-52)

ThenPassed

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