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BR-IT-01:Missing Codice Fiscale

Italian invoices require the Codice Fiscale (tax code) for both seller and buyer. For companies, this is the 11-digit VAT number.

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Why This Error Matters

SDI (Sistema di Interscambio) requires valid tax identifiers for invoice routing and VAT reporting.

How to Fix It

1

Get Codice Fiscale

For companies, use the 11-digit Partita IVA. For individuals, use the 16-character fiscal code

2

Add with correct prefix

Italian VAT numbers should be prefixed with IT

3

Verify format

Companies: IT + 11 digits. Individuals: 16 alphanumeric characters

Before & After Fix(BR-IT-01)

Before (Invalid)
<FatturaElettronicaHeader>
  <CedentePrestatore>
    <DatiAnagrafici>
      <IdFiscaleIVA>
        <IdPaese>IT</IdPaese>
        <IdCodice>12345678901</IdCodice>
      </IdFiscaleIVA>
    </DatiAnagrafici>
  </CedentePrestatore>
</FatturaElettronicaHeader>
After (Valid)
<FatturaElettronicaHeader>
  <CedentePrestatore>
    <DatiAnagrafici>
      <IdFiscaleIVA>
        <IdPaese>IT</IdPaese>
        <IdCodice>12345678901</IdCodice>
      </IdFiscaleIVA>
      <CodiceFiscale>RSSMRA80A01H501U</CodiceFiscale>
    </DatiAnagrafici>
  </CedentePrestatore>
</FatturaElettronicaHeader>

Compare the invalid XML structure with the corrected version. The fix ensures compliance with validation rules.

Code Example

<cac:PartyTaxScheme>\n  <cbc:CompanyID>IT12345678901</cbc:CompanyID>\n  <cac:TaxScheme>\n    <cbc:ID>VAT</cbc:ID>\n  </cac:TaxScheme>\n</cac:PartyTaxScheme>

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cac:AccountingSupplierParty/cac:Party/cac:PartyTaxScheme/cbc:CompanyID

Common Causes

  • VAT not prefixed with IT
  • Wrong tax code format
  • Missing from customer master data

Common Causes by Software

SAP

Why this happens

Tax number category not configured for Italy

How to fix it

Maintain Italian tax numbers in business partner master

Where to find it

BP → Tax Numbers → IT Tax Categories

Zucchetti

Why this happens

Tax ID format incorrect for FatturaPA

How to fix it

Check tax ID configuration matches SDI requirements

Where to find it

Configurazione → Fatturazione elettronica → Dati cedente

TeamSystem

Why this happens

Codice Fiscale not mapped for individual sellers

How to fix it

Verify Codice Fiscale is populated in anagrafica

Where to find it

Anagrafiche → Dati azienda → Codice Fiscale

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Commonly Seen In

Fattura Elettronica softwareSAP →OracleTeamSystem

Frequently Asked Questions

Italian invoices require the Codice Fiscale (tax code) for both seller and buyer. For companies, this is the 11-digit VAT number.
Add the Italian Codice Fiscale or VAT number (Partita IVA). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-IT-01 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.
Many instances of BR-IT-01 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including missing codice fiscale.
BR-IT-01 is commonly seen in exports from Fattura Elettronica software, SAP, Oracle, TeamSystem. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.

Related Errors

BR-IT-02

Missing Codice Destinatario

BR-IT-03

Missing Regime Fiscale

Last updated: 18 January 2026

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