FACE-002
Error Guide
🇪🇸 FACE-002: DIR3 codes missing or invalid in Spain
ErrorB2G MandatoryNeeds Input
FACe B2G invoices require three administrative unit codes (DIR3): Órgano Gestor, Unidad Tramitadora, and Oficina Contable. These codes route the invoice within government.
Quick Facts
Severity
Error (rejection)
Ruleset
Facturae
Mandate
B2G Only
Fix Type
Needs input
Why This Matters in Spain
Spain requires (B2G) e-invoicing using Facturae 3.2.x. Invoices with this error will be rejected. They cannot be processed for Spain compliance.
How to Fix FACE-002
Spain E-Invoicing Requirements
Phase
Status
Scope
B2G
Live (Jan 2015)
All public administration suppliers
SII reporting
Live (Jul 2017)
Companies >€6M revenue
VeriFactu
Jan 2027 / Jul 2027
Corporations Jan 2027, all others Jul 2027
B2B e-invoicing
Pending regulation
Timeline TBD — awaiting ministerial order
Common Causes
- •DIR3 codes not requested from government
- •Outdated codes
- •Codes from wrong government unit
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