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IN-PROFILE-FORMAT:ProfileID format recommendation

ProfileID should have the standard Peppol value

Why This Error Matters

Order references help buyers match invoices to purchase orders.

How to Fix It

1

Get PO number

Buyer purchase order reference

2

Add OrderReference

In cac:OrderReference/cbc:ID

3

Add if available

Strongly recommended for matching

Code Example

<cac:OrderReference>
  <cbc:ID>PO-2024-00456</cbc:ID>
</cac:OrderReference>

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cac:OrderReference/cbc:ID

Common Causes

  • PO not collected
  • Field not mapped
  • Order-less invoicing

Commonly Seen In

All invoicing software

Frequently Asked Questions

Peppol invoices should include an order reference for buyer matching.
Add OrderReference with purchase order number. Invoice Navigator can help identify and fix this issue.
PEPPOL-EN16931-R003 is a warning that should be addressed.

Related Errors

BR-01

Invoice must have specification identifier

BR-35

Credit note must reference original invoice

Last updated: 18 January 2026

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