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DE-R-001:An invoice shall contain information on "PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS" (BG-16).

Payment instructions are missing. German invoices must include payment information (BG-16) with account details for receiving payment.

Why This Error Matters

Invoice will be rejected by German XRechnung validators. Germany has additional mandatory fields beyond EN16931 baseline, including seller contact details, complete addresses, and buyer reference (Leitweg-ID).

Common Causes

  • German invoice missing payment instructions group
  • BG-16 PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS not present
  • cac:PaymentMeans element required for XRechnung
  • Payment method not specified in invoice
  • German validation requires explicit payment info

Frequently Asked Questions

Payment instructions are missing. German invoices must include payment information (BG-16) with account details for receiving payment.
Payment instructions are missing. German invoices must include payment information (BG-16) with account details for receiving payment. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, DE-R-001 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.
Many instances of DE-R-001 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues.

See Also

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E-Invoicing in Germany

Requirements & common errors

Last updated: 16 January 2026

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