What causes the BR-DEC-16 error?

BR-DEC-16 occurs when the Paid amount (BT-113, also called prepaid amount) has more than 2 decimal places. This typically happens during partial payment calculations or when importing from payment systems with different precision.

How do I fix BR-DEC-16?

Round the PrepaidAmount value in cac:LegalMonetaryTotal to 2 decimal places. Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool can correct this instantly.

Is BR-DEC-16 a critical error?

Yes, BR-DEC-16 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. Monetary amounts must have proper precision for financial compliance.

Can BR-DEC-16 be automatically fixed?

Yes, BR-DEC-16 can be automatically fixed using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. The tool will round the paid amount to 2 decimal places.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-DEC-16Partly

Paid amount: max 2 decimals

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-DEC-16] The Paid amount (BT-113, also known as prepaid amount) must have a maximum of 2 decimal places. This represents amounts already paid toward the invoice.“

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:AllowanceTotalAmount` element in your Invoice.

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:LegalMonetaryTotal>
  <cbc:AllowanceTotalAmount>100.123456</cbc:AllowanceTotalAmount>
  <!-- Too many decimal places -->
</cac:LegalMonetaryTotal>

After

<cac:LegalMonetaryTotal>
  <cbc:AllowanceTotalAmount>100.00</cbc:AllowanceTotalAmount>
  <!-- Correct decimal places -->
</cac:LegalMonetaryTotal>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingNeeds your check · BR-DEC-16

Location//cac:LegalMonetaryTotal/cbc:PrepaidAmount

From youThe correct figures

ThenChecked again

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-DEC-15Accounting currency VAT amount: max 2 decimals BR-DEC-18Payable amount: max 2 decimals