How do I fix BR-DEX-12?

Invoice Navigator automatically fixes this Invoice compliance issue by updating the relevant XML elements (BR-DEX-12). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-DEX-12 a critical error?

Yes, BR-DEX-12 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can BR-DEX-12 be automatically fixed?

Yes, BR-DEX-12 can be automatically corrected. The fix is applied without modifying financial fields.

Error codes · XRechnung · Germany

BR-DEX-12Fixable here

Missing third party payment description. When using third party payment...

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-DEX-12] Missing third party payment description. When using third party payment group (BG-DEX-09), a description (BT-DEX-003) is required.“

What to have readyThe missing value from your purchase order, contract or bookkeeping.

What we doInvoice Navigator automatically fixes this Invoice compliance issue by updating the relevant XML elements (BR-DEX-12).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue: When using third party payment group (BG-DEX-09), a descript -->
</Invoice>

After

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue resolved per XRechnung (Germany) -->
</Invoice>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-DEX-12

Location//ext:UBLExtensions//cac:ClassifiedTaxCategory/cbc:ID

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-DE-01Invalid Leitweg-ID Format BR-DE-02Payment terms text recommended BR-DE-1Eine Rechnung (INVOICE) muss Angaben zu "PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS" (BG-16)...