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DE-R-008:The element "Buyer city" (BT-52) shall be provided.
Buyer city is missing. German invoices must include the buyer's city in the address (BT-52).
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 buyer city
- BT-52 Buyer city element empty or absent
- cbc:CityName in buyer address not provided
- Buyer postal address incomplete for XRechnung
- German validation requires full buyer address
Frequently Asked Questions
Buyer city is missing. German invoices must include the buyer's city in the address (BT-52).
Buyer city is missing. German invoices must include the buyer's city in the address (BT-52). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, DE-R-008 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-008 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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