🇩🇪Germany E-Invoice Errors
German XRechnung and ZUGFeRD validation errors (BR-DE-xx codes) for mandatory B2G and upcoming B2B e-invoicing compliance.
6 errors documented
BR-DE-04countryxrechnungInvalid XRechnung CustomizationID
XRechnung invoices must use the correct specification identifier for the version.
BR-DE-05countryxrechnungInvalid Leitweg-ID format
XRechnung to German public sector requires valid Leitweg-ID as buyer reference.
BR-DE-06countryxrechnungGerman invoice should include payment terms
German invoices should specify payment terms including any early payment discount (Skonto).
BR-DE-01countrypeppol-bis-3Invalid Leitweg-ID Format
German B2G (Business-to-Government) invoices require a valid Leitweg-ID in the Buyer Reference field (BT-10). The Leitweg-ID is a routing identifier that directs your invoice to the correct government department.
BR-DE-02countrypeppol-bis-3Payment terms text recommended
German invoices should include payment terms text (Zahlungsbedingungen) for clarity.
BR-DE-03countrypeppol-bis-3German VAT ID required
German B2B invoices must include the USt-IdNr (VAT identification number) in DE + 9 digits format.
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