How do I fix BR-DEC-20?

Round calculated VAT to 2 decimals. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-DEC-20 a critical error?

Yes, BR-DEC-20 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-20 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of BR-DEC-20 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including vat tax amount: max 2 decimals.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-DEC-20Partly

VAT tax amount: max 2 decimals

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-DEC-20] TaxSubtotal/TaxAmount allows maximum 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:TaxAmount` element in your Invoice (BR-DEC-20).

Choose the rejected invoiceor drop it here

XRechnung XML or ZUGFeRD PDF. Checking is free · corrected file €1.90 · the first every 30 days is free · no sign-up.

If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:TaxSubtotal>
  <cbc:TaxAmount>100.123456</cbc:TaxAmount>
  <!-- Too many decimal places -->
</cac:TaxSubtotal>

After

<cac:TaxSubtotal>
  <cbc:TaxAmount>100.00</cbc:TaxAmount>
  <!-- Correct decimal places -->
</cac:TaxSubtotal>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingNeeds your check · BR-DEC-20

Location//cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal/cbc:TaxAmount

From youThe correct figures

ThenChecked again

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-DEC-19VAT taxable amount: max 2 decimals