How do I fix DE-R-023-1?

Invoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cbc:PaymentMeansCode` element in your Invoice (DE-R-023-1). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is DE-R-023-1 a critical error?

Yes, DE-R-023-1 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can DE-R-023-1 be automatically fixed?

Yes, DE-R-023-1 can be automatically corrected. The fix is applied without modifying financial fields.

Error codes · EN 16931 · Germany

DE-R-023-1In your invoicing software

Credit transfer details missing. When payment code 30 or 58 (credit...

This is the rejection, word for word: „[DE-R-023-1] Credit transfer details missing. When payment code 30 or 58 (credit transfer) is used, the Credit Transfer group (BG-17) with bank account details must be provided.“

What to have readyNothing. The file has to be re-exported from your invoicing software; we check it again afterwards.

What we doInvoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cbc:PaymentMeansCode` element in your Invoice (DE-R-023-1).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:PaymentMeans>
  <cbc:PaymentMeansCode>INVALID_CODE</cbc:PaymentMeansCode>
</cac:PaymentMeans>

After

<cac:PaymentMeans>
  <cbc:PaymentMeansCode>VALID_CODE</cbc:PaymentMeansCode>
</cac:PaymentMeans>

Element order is part of the rule: if the element sits in the wrong place, the validator rejects with DE-R-023-1.

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingStructure invalid · DE-R-023-1

Location//cac:Delivery/cac:DeliveryLocation/cac:Address/cbc:PostalZone

From youA re-exported file

ThenRe-export

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-49A Payment instruction (BG-16) shall specify the Payment means type code (BT-81)BR-50A Payment account identifier (BT-84) shall be present if Credit transfer...DE-R-024-1Payment card details missing. When payment code 48, 54, or 55 (payment card)...