What causes the BR-O-06 error?

VAT category O must have exemption reason.

How do I fix BR-O-06?

Add TaxExemptionReasonCode VATEX-EU-O or text. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-O-06 a critical error?

Yes, BR-O-06 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-O-06 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of BR-O-06 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including out of scope requires reason.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-O-06Fixable here

Out of scope document allowance must not have VAT rate

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-O-06] Document-level allowance (BG-20) with VAT category O must not contain a VAT rate (BT-96).“

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

What we doInvoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cac:AllowanceCharge` element in your Invoice (BR-O-06).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <cac:AllowanceCharge>-100.00</cac:AllowanceCharge>
</Invoice>

After

<Invoice>
  <cac:AllowanceCharge>100.00</cac:AllowanceCharge>
</Invoice>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-O-06

Location//cac:AllowanceCharge[cbc:ChargeIndicator='false']/cac:TaxCategory[cbc:ID='O']/cbc:Percent

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-CL-21Invalid product identifier scheme BR-O-05Out of scope invoice line must not have VAT rate