E-Invoice Error Reference
1359+ documented errors for Peppol, UBL, CII, and EN16931 validation errors.
86 errors found · Page 1 of 2 for Germany
BR-DEX-03DEUXRechnung (Germany)AUTO-FIXEine Sub Invoice Line (BG-DEX-01) muss genau eine "SUB INVOICE LINE VAT...
Missing sub-line VAT info. Each Sub Invoice Line (BG-DEX-01) must contain exactly one VAT information group (BG-DEX-06).
BR-DEX-11DEUXRechnung (Germany)AUTO-FIXMissing third party payment amount. When using third party payment group...
Missing third party payment amount. When using third party payment group (BG-DEX-09), the amount (BT-DEX-002) is required.
DE-R-008DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIXThe element "Buyer city" (BT-52) shall be provided.
Buyer city is missing. German invoices must include the buyer's city in the address (BT-52).
BR-DE-25DEUxrechnungBLOCKEDXRechnung invoice type restriction
XRechnung restricts allowed invoice type codes.
BR-DE-20DEUXRechnung (Germany)BLOCKEDThe Debited Account (BT-91) should contain a valid IBAN for SEPA direct...
The Debited Account (BT-91) should contain a valid IBAN for SEPA direct debit. The current value doesn't match IBAN format.
BR-DE-04DEUxrechnungBLOCKEDInvalid XRechnung CustomizationID
XRechnung invoices must use the correct specification identifier for the version.
DE-R-014DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIXThe element "VAT category rate" (BT-119) shall be provided.
The element VAT category rate (BT-119) shall be provided.. This applies to the `cbc:Percent` element in the invoice XML.
DE-R-016DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIXVAT identifier is missing. German invoices using VAT codes S, Z, E, AE, K,...
VAT identifier is missing. German invoices using VAT codes S, Z, E, AE, K, G, L, or M must include either Seller VAT ID (BT-31), Tax registration ID (BT-32), or Tax Representative.
DE-R-017DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIXInvalid invoice type code. German invoices only allow specific type codes:...
Invalid invoice type code. German invoices only allow specific type codes: 326 (partial), 380 (commercial), 384 (corrected), 389 (self-billed), 381 (credit note), 875-877 (construction).
DE-R-019DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIXInvalid IBAN format. When payment means code 58 (SEPA credit transfer) is...
Invalid IBAN format. When payment means code 58 (SEPA credit transfer) is used, the payment account (BT-84) must contain a valid IBAN.
DE-R-020DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIXDebited account identifier (BT-91) should contain a valid IBAN if code 59...
Invalid debit IBAN format. When payment means code 59 (SEPA direct debit) is used, the debited account (BT-91) must contain a valid IBAN.
DE-R-023-1DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIXCredit transfer details missing. When payment code 30 or 58 (credit...
Credit transfer details missing. When payment code 30 or 58 (credit transfer) is used, the Credit Transfer group (BG-17) with bank account details must be provided.
DE-R-024-1DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIXPayment card details missing. When payment code 48, 54, or 55 (payment card)...
Payment card details missing. When payment code 48, 54, or 55 (payment card) is used, the Payment Card Information group (BG-18) must be provided.
DE-R-031DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIXIf the group "DIRECT DEBIT" (BG-19) is delivered, the element "Debited...
Debited account missing. When direct debit (BG-19) is used, the debited account identifier (BT-91) containing the buyer's IBAN is required.
DE-R-030DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIXCreditor identifier missing. When direct debit (BG-19) is used, the bank...
Creditor identifier missing. When direct debit (BG-19) is used, the bank assigned creditor identifier (BT-90) is required for SEPA direct debit.
BR-DE-14DEUXRechnung (Germany)BLOCKEDVAT rate always required in XRechnung
VAT rate must always be specified in XRechnung.
BR-DE-19DEUXRechnung (Germany)BLOCKEDGerman IBAN format required
German bank account should be valid IBAN.
BR-DE-30DEUXRechnung (Germany)BLOCKEDSEPA creditor identifier required
SEPA direct debit requires creditor identifier.
BR-DE-31DEUXRechnung (Germany)BLOCKEDSEPA debtor account required
SEPA direct debit requires debtor IBAN.
BR-DEX-09DEUXRechnung (Germany)BLOCKEDThird party payment calculation error. Amount due must equal: Total with VAT...
Third party payment calculation error. Amount due must equal: Total with VAT - Paid amount + Rounding + Sum of third party payments.
BR-DE-07DEUxrechnungINPUTGerman postal code format
German postal codes should be 5 digits.
BR-DE-13DEUxrechnungINPUTDelivery date or period required
XRechnung requires delivery date or period.
BR-DE-29DEUxrechnungINPUTSEPA direct debit mandate required
SEPA direct debit requires mandate reference.
BR-DE-06DEUxrechnungINPUTGerman invoice should include payment terms
German invoices should specify payment terms including any early payment discount (Skonto).
DE-R-004DEUEN 16931INPUTThe element "Seller post code" (BT-38) shall be provided.
Seller postal code is missing. German invoices must include the seller's postal code (BT-38).
DE-R-001DEUEN 16931INPUTPayment instructions missing
German invoices must include payment instructions — how the buyer should pay. This typically means a bank account (IBAN) and payment method code (e.g. SEPA Credit Transfer).
DE-R-002DEUEN 16931INPUTSeller contact information missing
German invoices must include contact information for the seller — a contact person name, telephone number, and email address. This is required by German e-invoicing regulations.
DE-R-003DEUEN 16931INPUTThe element "Seller city" (BT-37) shall be provided.
Seller city is missing. German invoices must include the seller's city in the address (BT-37).
DE-R-005DEUEN 16931INPUTSeller contact name required (XRechnung)
German XRechnung invoices must include a contact person name (BT-41) in the Seller Contact group (BG-6).
DE-R-006DEUEN 16931INPUTSeller contact telephone required (XRechnung)
German XRechnung invoices must include a telephone number (BT-42) for the seller contact person in the Seller Contact group (BG-6).
DE-R-007DEUEN 16931INPUTSeller contact email required (XRechnung)
German XRechnung invoices must include an email address (BT-43) for the seller contact person in the Seller Contact group (BG-6).
DE-R-010DEUEN 16931INPUTThe element "Deliver to city" (BT-77) shall be provided if the group...
Delivery city is missing. When a delivery address is provided in German invoices, the delivery city (BT-77) is required.
DE-R-011DEUEN 16931INPUTThe element "Deliver to post code" (BT-78) shall be provided if the group...
Delivery postal code is missing. When a delivery address is provided in German invoices, the delivery postal code (BT-78) is required.
DE-R-015DEUEN 16931INPUTBuyer reference required (German)
German invoices must include a Buyer reference (BT-10). For B2G (Business-to-Government) invoices, this is typically the Leitweg-ID routing number.
DE-R-009DEUEN 16931INPUTThe element "Buyer post code" (BT-53) shall be provided.
Buyer postal code is missing. German invoices must include the buyer's postal code (BT-53).
BR-DE-1DEUXRechnung (Germany)INPUTEine Rechnung (INVOICE) muss Angaben zu "PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS" (BG-16)...
German XRechnung requires Payment Instructions (BG-16). You must specify how the invoice should be paid.
BR-DE-02DEUXRechnung (Germany)INPUTPayment terms text recommended
German invoices should include payment terms text (Zahlungsbedingungen) for clarity.
BR-DE-2DEUXRechnung (Germany)INPUTDie Gruppe "SELLER CONTACT" (BG-6) muss übermittelt werden.
German XRechnung requires a Seller Contact section (BG-6). Contact details for the seller must be provided.
BR-DE-05DEUXRechnung (Germany)INPUTSeller contact email is required for German B2G invoices
XRechnung to German public sector requires valid Leitweg-ID as buyer reference.
BR-DE-CVD-01DEUXRechnung (Germany)INPUTCVD document type must be specified for vehicle procurement
For invoices involving vehicle procurement under the Clean Vehicle Directive (EU 2019/1161), the document type must indicate CVD applicability. This is required for German public procurement compliance.
BR-DE-6DEUXRechnung (Germany)INPUTDas Element "Seller contact telephone number" (BT-42) muss übermittelt werden.
German XRechnung requires Seller Contact Telephone (BT-42). A phone number for the seller must be provided.
BR-DE-7DEUXRechnung (Germany)INPUTDas Element "Seller contact email address" (BT-43) muss übermittelt werden.
German XRechnung requires Seller Contact Email (BT-43). An email address for the seller must be provided.
BR-DE-8DEUXRechnung (Germany)INPUTDas Element "Buyer city" (BT-52) muss übermittelt werden.
German XRechnung requires Buyer City (BT-52). The buyer's city must be specified.
BR-DE-9DEUXRechnung (Germany)INPUTDas Element "Buyer post code" (BT-53) muss übermittelt werden.
German XRechnung requires Buyer Post Code (BT-53). The buyer's postal code must be specified.
BR-DE-10DEUXRechnung (Germany)INPUTXRechnung requires Deliver to city (BT-77) when Deliver to address (BG-15)...
Early payment discounts should follow XRechnung Skonto format.
BR-DE-11DEUXRechnung (Germany)INPUTThe Delivery Address (BG-15) is missing the Post Code (BT-78). When...
The Delivery Address (BG-15) is missing the Post Code (BT-78). When including a delivery address in XRechnung, the postal code is mandatory.
BR-DE-16DEUXRechnung (Germany)INPUTSeller VAT ID or tax number required
Seller must have VAT ID or tax registration number.
BR-DE-CVD-02DEUXRechnung (Germany)INPUTCVD item classification required for vehicle line items
Line items representing vehicles subject to the Clean Vehicle Directive (EU 2019/1161) must include CVD item classification. This is required for German public procurement compliance.
BR-DE-25-aDEUXRechnung (Germany)INPUTWhen payment is by direct debit (SEPA), the mandate reference identifier is...
When payment is by direct debit (SEPA), the mandate reference identifier is required. This is the unique reference number that identifies the mandate agreement between the buyer and seller for automatic payment collection.
BR-DE-26DEUXRechnung (Germany)INPUTA credit note or corrective invoice must reference the original invoice it...
A credit note or corrective invoice must reference the original invoice it is correcting. The preceding invoice reference field is required when the invoice type indicates a correction. This creates the audit trail needed for proper accounting.
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