How do I fix DE-R-030?

Invoice Navigator automatically fixes this issue by correcting the `cac:PaymentMandate` element in your Invoice (DE-R-030). You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is DE-R-030 a critical error?

DE-R-030 is a warning that may not always cause rejection, but it indicates a potential compliance issue that should be addressed.

Can DE-R-030 be automatically fixed?

Yes, DE-R-030 can be automatically corrected. The fix is applied without modifying financial fields.

Error codes · EN 16931 · Germany

DE-R-030In your invoicing software

Creditor identifier missing. When direct debit (BG-19) is used, the bank...

This is the rejection, word for word: „[DE-R-030] Creditor identifier missing. When direct debit (BG-19) is used, the bank assigned creditor identifier (BT-90) is required for SEPA direct debit.“

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 `cac:PaymentMandate` element in your Invoice (DE-R-030).

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:PaymentMeans>
  <cac:PaymentMandate><!-- invalid or missing value --></cac:PaymentMandate>
</cac:PaymentMeans>

After

<cac:PaymentMeans>
  <cac:PaymentMandate>correct-value</cac:PaymentMandate>
</cac:PaymentMeans>

Element order is part of the rule: if the element sits in the wrong place, the validator rejects with DE-R-030.

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingStructure invalid · DE-R-030

Location//cac:Delivery/cbc:ActualDeliveryDate

From youA re-exported file

ThenRe-export

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-67An Invoice shall contain maximum one Payment Mandate (BG-19).DE-R-031If the group "DIRECT DEBIT" (BG-19) is delivered, the element "Debited...