How do I fix BR-IC-02?

This requires user input to resolve. Provide the correct value for `cac:InvoiceLine` (BG-25) (BR-IC-02). Invoice Navigator detects this error and prompts for the required business data before applying a safe fix.

Is BR-IC-02 a critical error?

Yes, BR-IC-02 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-IC-02 be automatically fixed?

BR-IC-02 requires specific business data to resolve. Invoice Navigator detects the error and guides you through providing the needed information, then applies the fix with full audit documentation.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-IC-02Fixable here

Intra-community requires both VAT IDs

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-IC-02] Intra-community supply requires seller and buyer VAT IDs.“

XPath: Both parties need PartyTaxScheme/CompanyID

What to have readySeller VAT Identifier (BT-31) · Buyer VAT Identifier (BT-48)

What we doThis requires user input to resolve. Provide the correct value for `cac:InvoiceLine` (BG-25) (BR-IC-02).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <cac:InvoiceLine>INVALID_CODE</cac:InvoiceLine>
</Invoice>

After

<Invoice>
  <cac:InvoiceLine>VALID_CODE</cac:InvoiceLine>
</Invoice>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-IC-02

From youSeller VAT Identifier (BT-31), Buyer VAT Identifier (BT-48)

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-IC-01Intra-community must be in breakdown BR-IC-06Intra-community document allowance VAT rate must be zero