Is DE-R-003 a critical error?

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.

Can DE-R-003 be automatically fixed?

DE-R-003 requires a specific input value (e.g., a missing identifier or code). Provide the required data and re-validate.

Error codes · EN 16931 · Germany

DE-R-003Fixable here

This is the rejection, word for word: „[DE-R-003] Seller city is missing. German invoices must include the seller's city in the address (BT-37).“

What to have readyLeitweg-ID

What we doThis requires user input to resolve. Provide the correct value for BT-37. Review the relevant cbc: and cac: elements in your Invoice XML.

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue: The element Seller city (BT-37) shall be provided. -->
</Invoice>

After

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue resolved per EN 16931 -->
</Invoice>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · DE-R-003

Location/Invoice/cbc:BuyerReference

From youLeitweg-ID

ThenPassed

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