How do I fix BR-DEC-13?

Invoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cbc:TaxInclusiveAmount` element in your Invoice (BR-DEC-13). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-DEC-13 a critical error?

Yes, BR-DEC-13 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-DEC-13 be automatically fixed?

Yes, BR-DEC-13 can be automatically corrected. The fix is applied without modifying financial fields.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-DEC-13Partly

The allowed maximum number of decimals for the Invoice total VAT amount...

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-DEC-13] The invoice total VAT amount has too many decimal places. The total tax amount 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:TaxInclusiveAmount` element in your Invoice (BR-DEC-13).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

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

After

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

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingNeeds your check · BR-DEC-13

Location//cac:TaxTotal/cbc:TaxAmount

From youThe correct figures

ThenChecked again

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-CO-14Invoice total VAT amount must equal the sum of VAT category tax amounts BR-CO-15Invoice total amount with VAT (BT-112) = Invoice total amount without VAT (BT-109) + Invoice total VAT amount (BT-110)