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PEPPOL-EN16931-R020:Missing seller electronic address

Peppol invoices MUST contain seller electronic address (BT-34) for network routing. The seller endpoint identifier enables the Peppol network to identify the sender and validate their registration.

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NEEDS INPUT

Requires user input: Seller electronic address (PEPPOL participant ID). User must provide their registered endpoint identifier from PEPPOL registration.

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Why This Error Matters

Invoice will be rejected by PEPPOL validation. Seller electronic address is mandatory for PEPPOL network identification.

How to Fix It

1

Check TaxCurrencyCode

If present, need 2 TaxTotal

2

Add second total

With currencyID matching TaxCurrencyCode

Technical Details

XPath: /Invoice/cac:TaxTotal (need two if TaxCurrencyCode exists)

Common Causes

  • Seller endpoint ID not configured
  • Company PEPPOL registration not linked to invoicing
  • Endpoint field not populated in company settings
  • ERP does not export seller endpoint
  • Multi-entity setup with missing endpoint for this entity

Frequently Asked Questions

If TaxCurrencyCode present, second TaxTotal required.
Add second TaxTotal with tax currency amount. Invoice Navigator can help identify and fix this issue.
Yes, PEPPOL-EN16931-R020 is a critical error that must be fixed.

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Last updated: 18 January 2026

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