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DE-R-002:The group "SELLER CONTACT" (BG-6) shall be provided.

Seller contact information is missing. German invoices require the Seller Contact group (BG-6) with a contact person.

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 seller contact group
  • BG-6 SELLER CONTACT not provided
  • cac:Contact under seller party required
  • Seller contact details mandatory for XRechnung
  • German public sector requires contactable seller

Frequently Asked Questions

Seller contact information is missing. German invoices require the Seller Contact group (BG-6) with a contact person.
Seller contact information is missing. German invoices require the Seller Contact group (BG-6) with a contact person. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, DE-R-002 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-002 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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