Is FR-03 a critical error?

FR-03 is a warning that may not always cause rejection, but it indicates a potential compliance issue that should be addressed.

Can FR-03 be automatically fixed?

FR-03 affects financial fields and cannot be automatically modified. This must be corrected in the source invoicing system.

Error codes · CIUS-FR · France

FR-03Partly

French B2G invoices have specific requirements

This is the rejection, word for word: „[FR-03] French B2G invoices have specific requirements. This validation rule ensures Invoice compliance with CIUS-FR (France).“

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

What we doReview your Invoice XML structure and correct the issue described by this rule. Check relevant cbc: and cac: elements per CIUS-FR (France) (FR-03).

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.

If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue: French B2G invoices have specific requirements -->
</Invoice>

After

<Invoice>
  <!-- Issue resolved per CIUS-FR (France) -->
</Invoice>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingNeeds your check · FR-03

From youThe correct figures

ThenChecked again

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

FR-01French sellers should include SIRET number FR-02French VAT numbers must be in correct format