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BR-IT-04:Missing Codice Destinatario

Italian FatturaPA invoices require the 7-character recipient code (Codice Destinatario).

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Why This Error Matters

SDI uses Codice Destinatario to route invoices to the correct recipient.

How to Fix It

1

Get code

7-character SDI code from recipient

2

Special codes

0000000 for PEC, XXXXXXX for foreign

3

Or use PEC

PECDestinatario if code is 0000000

Code Example

<CodiceDestinatario>M5UXCR1</CodiceDestinatario>
<!-- Or for PEC: -->
<CodiceDestinatario>0000000</CodiceDestinatario>
<PECDestinatario>recipient@pec.it</PECDestinatario>

Technical Details

XPath: /FatturaElettronica/FatturaElettronicaHeader/DatiTrasmissione/CodiceDestinatario

Common Causes

  • Code missing
  • Invalid format
  • Recipient not registered

Commonly Seen In

Italian e-invoicing systems

Frequently Asked Questions

Italian FatturaPA invoices require the 7-character recipient code (Codice Destinatario).
Add the Codice Destinatario or PEC address. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-IT-04 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-04 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 destinatario.
BR-IT-04 is commonly seen in exports from Italian e-invoicing systems. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.

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Last updated: 18 January 2026

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