What causes the BR-DEC-23 error?

InvoicedQuantity allows maximum 4 decimal places.

How do I fix BR-DEC-23?

Round quantity to 4 decimals maximum. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-DEC-23 a critical error?

BR-DEC-23 is a warning that may not always cause rejection, but it indicates a potential compliance issue that should be addressed to ensure full compatibility.

Can BR-DEC-23 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of BR-DEC-23 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including quantity: max 4 decimals.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-DEC-23Partly

Line net amount: max 2 decimals

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-DEC-23] InvoiceLine/LineExtensionAmount (BT-131) 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:LineExtensionAmount` element in your Invoice (BR-DEC-23).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:InvoiceLine>
  <cbc:LineExtensionAmount>100.123456</cbc:LineExtensionAmount>
  <!-- Too many decimal places -->
</cac:InvoiceLine>

After

<cac:InvoiceLine>
  <cbc:LineExtensionAmount>100.00</cbc:LineExtensionAmount>
  <!-- Correct decimal places -->
</cac:InvoiceLine>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingNeeds your check · BR-DEC-23

Location//cac:InvoiceLine/cbc:LineExtensionAmount

From youThe correct figures

ThenChecked again

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-DEC-24The allowed maximum number of decimals for the Invoice line allowance amount...