What causes the BR-DEC-12 error?

LineExtensionAmount total allows max 2 decimal places.

How do I fix BR-DEC-12?

Round total to 2 decimal places. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-DEC-12 a critical error?

Yes, BR-DEC-12 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-DEC-12 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of BR-DEC-12 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including line extension total: max 2 decimals.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-DEC-12Partly

Invoice total amount without VAT: max 2 decimals

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-DEC-12] The Invoice total amount without VAT (TaxExclusiveAmount, BT-109) allows 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:TaxExclusiveAmount` element in your Invoice (BR-DEC-12).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:LegalMonetaryTotal>
  <cbc:TaxExclusiveAmount>999.99</cbc:TaxExclusiveAmount>
  <!-- Does not match expected calculation -->
</cac:LegalMonetaryTotal>

After

<cac:LegalMonetaryTotal>
  <cbc:TaxExclusiveAmount>100.00</cbc:TaxExclusiveAmount>
  <!-- Matches expected calculation -->
</cac:LegalMonetaryTotal>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingNeeds your check · BR-DEC-12

Location//cac:LegalMonetaryTotal/cbc:TaxExclusiveAmount

From youThe correct figures

ThenChecked again

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-DEC-09Sum of line amounts: max 2 decimals BR-DEC-15Accounting currency VAT amount: max 2 decimals