How do I fix FORMAT-004?

Use valid ZUGFeRD profile identifier. This error involves a protected field — Invoice Navigator flags it in your pipeline so your team can correct it at the source.

Is FORMAT-004 a critical error?

Yes, FORMAT-004 is a critical error that must be fixed.

Error codes · zugferd

FORMAT-004Partly

Invalid ZUGFeRD profile

This is the rejection, word for word: „[FORMAT-004] ZUGFeRD documents must specify valid profile.“

ZUGFeRD profile identification

What to have readyThe correct figures from your bookkeeping; we show you which field is affected.

What we doUse valid ZUGFeRD profile identifier.

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What the finding looks likeExample

FindingNeeds your check · FORMAT-004

From youThe correct figures

ThenChecked again

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

FR-R-006Invalid Factur-X profile identifier