How do I fix BR-DEC-11?

Invoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cbc:Amount` element in your Invoice (BR-DEC-11). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-DEC-11 a critical error?

Yes, BR-DEC-11 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-DEC-11 be automatically fixed?

Yes, BR-DEC-11 can be automatically corrected. The fix is applied without modifying financial fields.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-DEC-11Partly

The allowed maximum number of decimals for the Sum of charges on document...

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-DEC-11] The sum of document level charges has too many decimal places. This total must have a maximum of 2 decimal places.“

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

What we doInvoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cbc:Amount` element in your Invoice (BR-DEC-11).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:AllowanceCharge[ChargeIndicator=true]>
  <cbc:Amount>999.99</cbc:Amount>
  <!-- Does not match expected calculation -->
</cac:AllowanceCharge[ChargeIndicator=true]>

After

<cac:AllowanceCharge[ChargeIndicator=true]>
  <cbc:Amount>100.00</cbc:Amount>
  <!-- Matches expected calculation -->
</cac:AllowanceCharge[ChargeIndicator=true]>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingNeeds your check · BR-DEC-11

Location//cac:LegalMonetaryTotal/cbc:ChargeTotalAmount

From youThe correct figures

ThenChecked again

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-CO-12Sum of charges on document level (BT-108) = Σ Document level charge amount...BR-CO-13Invoice total without VAT calculation must be correct