Is DE-R-025-2 a critical error?

Yes, DE-R-025-2 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.

Can DE-R-025-2 be automatically fixed?

DE-R-025-2 requires manual correction. Review the fix steps above for guidance.

Error codes · PEPPOL_BIS · Germany

DE-R-025-2In your invoicing software

If "Payment means type code" (BT-81) contains a code for direct debit (59), BG-17 and BG-18 shall not be provided.

This is the rejection, word for word: „[DE-R-025-2] Conflicting payment information. When payment code 59 (direct debit) is used, credit transfer (BG-17) and card payment (BG-18) groups must not be provided.“

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

What we doConflicting payment information. When payment code 59 (direct debit) is used, credit transfer (BG-17) and card payment (BG-18) groups must not be provided.

Choose the rejected invoiceor drop it here

XRechnung XML or ZUGFeRD PDF. Checking is free · corrected file €1.90 · the first every 30 days is free · no sign-up.

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingStructure invalid · DE-R-025-2

Location//cac:TaxRepresentativeParty/cac:PostalAddress/cbc:PostalZone

From youA re-exported file

ThenRe-export

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check