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DE-R-003:The element "Seller city" (BT-37) shall be provided.
Seller city is missing. German invoices must include the seller's city in the address (BT-37).
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 city
- BT-37 Seller city element empty or absent
- cbc:CityName in seller address not provided
- Seller postal address incomplete for XRechnung
- German validation requires full seller address
Frequently Asked Questions
Seller city is missing. German invoices must include the seller's city in the address (BT-37).
Seller city is missing. German invoices must include the seller's city in the address (BT-37). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, DE-R-003 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-003 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues.
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Last updated: 16 January 2026
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