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DE-R-009:The element "Buyer post code" (BT-53) shall be provided.

Buyer postal code is missing. German invoices must include the buyer's postal code (BT-53).

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 post code
  • BT-53 Buyer post code element empty or absent
  • cbc:PostalZone in buyer address not provided
  • Buyer postal address incomplete for XRechnung
  • German validation requires buyer postal code

Frequently Asked Questions

Buyer postal code is missing. German invoices must include the buyer's postal code (BT-53).
Buyer postal code is missing. German invoices must include the buyer's postal code (BT-53). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, DE-R-009 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-009 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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