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BR-DE-CVD-04:CVD classification code must be valid

The CVD (Clean Vehicle Directive) classification code must use a valid value from the allowed code list. This applies to German public procurement of vehicles under EU Directive 2019/1161.

Why This Error Matters

Invoice will be rejected by XRechnung validation. Incorrect COVID classification prevents proper tracking and may cause compliance issues with German COVID procurement reporting.

Technical Details

The Clean Vehicle Directive requires specific classification codes. Valid codes typically include values like "zero-emission", "low-emission", or numeric codes as defined by the German XRechnung CVD extension specification.

Common Causes

  • Invalid CVD classification code used
  • Code value not in the allowed CVD code list
  • Typo in the CVD classification code

Frequently Asked Questions

Valid CVD classification codes are defined in the German XRechnung CVD extension and correspond to vehicle emission categories under EU Directive 2019/1161.
The valid CVD codes are published in the XRechnung technical documentation and correspond to the Clean Vehicle Directive emission classifications.

See Also

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Last updated: 18 January 2026

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