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IN-ISSUE-DATE-REQUIRED:Issue date required

Invoice must have an issue date specified.

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Why This Error Matters

Issue date is mandatory.

How to Fix It

1

Add IssueDate

Date invoice was issued

2

Use format

YYYY-MM-DD

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cbc:IssueDate

Common Causes

  • Missing IssueDate
  • Wrong format

Frequently Asked Questions

Invoice must have issue date.
Add IssueDate in YYYY-MM-DD format. Invoice Navigator can help identify and fix this issue.
Yes, PEPPOL-EN16931-R045 is a critical error that must be fixed.

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Last updated: 19 January 2026

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