errorDEPEPPOL_BIS
DE-R-010:The element "Deliver to city" (BT-77) shall be provided if the group "DELIVER TO ADDRESS" (BG-15) is delivered.
Delivery city is missing. When a delivery address is provided in German invoices, the delivery city (BT-77) is required.
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
- Delivery address provided but city missing
- BT-77 Deliver to city required when BG-15 used
- cbc:CityName in delivery address empty or absent
- Partial delivery address invalid for XRechnung
- German validation requires complete delivery info
Frequently Asked Questions
Delivery city is missing. When a delivery address is provided in German invoices, the delivery city (BT-77) is required.
Delivery city is missing. When a delivery address is provided in German invoices, the delivery city (BT-77) is required. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, DE-R-010 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-010 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues.
See Also
Last updated: 16 January 2026
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