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PEPPOL-EN16931-R010:Missing buyer electronic address

Peppol invoices MUST contain buyer electronic address (BT-49) for network routing. The buyer endpoint identifier enables the Peppol network to deliver the invoice to the correct recipient.

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NEEDS INPUT

Requires user input: Buyer electronic address (PEPPOL participant ID). User must provide the buyer's registered endpoint identifier. Cannot derive - must come from buyer or PEPPOL directory lookup.

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Why This Error Matters

Invoice will be rejected by PEPPOL validation. Electronic address is mandatory for PEPPOL network routing.

How to Fix It

1

Add EndpointID element

Under buyer Party (cac:AccountingCustomerParty/cac:Party)

2

Set endpoint value

Use buyer VAT number or PEPPOL participant ID

3

Add schemeID attribute

Use appropriate scheme (9930 for DE VAT, 9944 for NL VAT, 0088 for GLN)

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cac:AccountingCustomerParty/cac:Party/cac:PartyName/cbc:Name

Common Causes

  • Buyer endpoint ID not provided
  • Customer master data missing PEPPOL identifier
  • Buyer not registered on PEPPOL network
  • Endpoint field not mapped in invoice export
  • Manual invoice without electronic address lookup

Frequently Asked Questions

Buyer party must have name specified.
Add buyer PartyName element. Invoice Navigator can help identify and fix this issue.
Yes, PEPPOL-EN16931-R010 is a critical error that must be fixed.

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Last updated: 17 January 2026

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