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FR-R-005:Chorus Pro structure code required
French B2G invoices need Code Structure (SIRET of receiving entity).
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Required for identifying the receiving public administration.
How to Fix It
1
Get structure SIRET
14-digit SIRET of the public entity
2
Add to buyer
PartyLegalEntity/CompanyID element
Technical Details
XPath: /Invoice/cac:AccountingCustomerParty/cac:Party/cac:PartyLegalEntity/cbc:CompanyIDCommon Causes
- Missing buyer SIRET
- Using SIREN instead of SIRET
Frequently Asked Questions
French B2G invoices need Code Structure (SIRET of receiving entity).
Add the receiving public entity SIRET number. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, FR-R-005 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission.
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Last updated: 19 January 2026
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