DE-R-026
Error Guide
š©šŖ DE-R-026: Preceding invoice reference missing. Corrected invoices (type code 384) should reference the original invoice being corr in Germany
WarningMandatory
Preceding invoice reference missing. Corrected invoices (type code 384) should reference the original invoice being corrected in group BG-3.
Quick Facts
Severity
Warning
Ruleset
PEPPOL_BIS
Fix Confidence
80%
Mandate
B2B Mandatory
Fix Type
Manual
Why This Matters in Germany
Germany requires e-invoicing using XRechnung (UBL), XRechnung (CII), ZUGFeRD 2.x. This warning may cause processing delays in Germany. While not immediately rejected, it should be fixed for compliance.
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How to Fix DE-R-026
Preceding invoice reference missing. Corrected invoices (type code 384) should reference the original invoice being corrected in group BG-3.
Germany E-Invoicing Requirements
Phase
Status
Scope
B2G
Live (Nov 2020)
All federal suppliers
B2B receiving
Live (Jan 2025)
All German businesses
B2B sending
Jan 2027
>ā¬800K annual revenue
B2B sending
Jan 2028
All businesses
Common Causes
- ā¢Corrected invoice missing preceding invoice reference
- ā¢BT-3 code 384 should have BG-3 reference
- ā¢Invoice correction without reference to original
- ā¢cac:BillingReference missing for correction
- ā¢Corrected invoice needs link to original document
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