E-Invoice Error Reference

1326+ documented errors for Peppol, UBL, CII, and EN16931 validation errors. Find the fix for any error code.

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errorBR-G-09EN16931AUTO-FIX

The tax amount for this VAT category must be 0 (zero). This category does not generate tax.

The tax amount for this VAT category must be 0 (zero). This category does not generate tax.

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errorBR-G-10EN16931AUTO-FIX

This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why no tax is charged.

This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why no tax is charged.

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errorBR-IC-03EN16931NEEDS INPUT

When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax registration, or tax representative.

When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax registration, or tax representative.

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errorBR-Z-06en16931AUTO-FIX

Zero rate VAT must be zero

VAT amount for category Z must be zero.

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errorUBL-CR-005ubl-2.1AUTO-FIX

Empty required element

Required elements must not be empty or contain only whitespace.

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errorBR-IC-04EN16931NEEDS INPUT

When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax registration, or tax representative.

When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax registration, or tax representative.

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errorBR-DEC-01en16931AUTO-FIX

Document allowance: max 2 decimals

Document level allowance amount allows maximum 2 decimal places.

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errorBR-Z-01en16931AUTO-FIX

Zero VAT rate requires exemption reason

When using VAT category Z (zero rate), an exemption reason code or text must be provided.

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errorGR-R-003GRubl-2.1AUTO-FIX

Greek invoice type code required

myDATA requires specific Greek invoice type classification.

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errorBR-Z-09en16931AUTO-FIX

Zero rate percentage must be zero

VAT category Z must have rate of 0%.

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errorBR-IC-05EN16931AUTO-FIX

When using this VAT category, the VAT rate must be 0 (zero). This category does not have a positive tax rate.

When using this VAT category, the VAT rate must be 0 (zero). This category does not have a positive tax rate.

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errorBR-IC-09EN16931AUTO-FIX

The tax amount for this VAT category must be 0 (zero). This category does not generate tax.

The tax amount for this VAT category must be 0 (zero). This category does not generate tax.

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errorBR-37peppol-bis-3

Tax subtotal taxable amount required

Each TaxSubtotal must include TaxableAmount (the base for VAT calculation).

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errorBR-IC-10EN16931AUTO-FIX

This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why no tax is charged.

This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why no tax is charged.

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errorBR-IC-11EN16931AUTO-FIX

Missing delivery date for intra-community supply. Invoices with VAT category "Intra-community supply" (K) must have eith

Missing delivery date for intra-community supply. Invoices with VAT category "Intra-community supply" (K) must have either a delivery date (BT-72) or invoicing period (BG-14).

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errorBR-IC-12EN16931AUTO-FIX

Missing delivery country for intra-community supply. Invoices with VAT category "Intra-community supply" (K) must specif

Missing delivery country for intra-community supply. Invoices with VAT category "Intra-community supply" (K) must specify the delivery country code (BT-80).

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errorDK-R-014DKPEPPOL_BISAUTO-FIX

Danish suppliers must use schemeID "0184" (DK CVR-number) when providing their CompanyID in PartyLegalEntity.

Danish suppliers must use schemeID "0184" (DK CVR-number) when providing their CompanyID in PartyLegalEntity.

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errorBR-DEC-21en16931MANUAL

Tax total: max 2 decimals

TaxTotal/TaxAmount allows maximum 2 decimal places.

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errorIT-R-003ITubl-2.1NEEDS INPUT

Natura code required for zero VAT

Italian invoices with zero VAT must specify Natura code.

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errorNO-R-001NOehfAUTO-FIX

Norwegian organization number required

Norwegian invoices must include 9-digit organization number.

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errorUBL-CR-006ubl-2.1AUTO-FIX

Invalid decimal format

Decimal numbers must use dot (.) as decimal separator with max 2 decimal places for amounts.

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errorBR-S-01en16931AUTO-FIX

Standard rate must be in VAT breakdown

If any line uses VAT category S, VAT breakdown must include S category.

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errorBR-O-07EN16931AUTO-FIX

When using this VAT category, the VAT rate must be 0 (zero). This category does not have a positive tax rate.

When using this VAT category, the VAT rate must be 0 (zero). This category does not have a positive tax rate.

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errorBR-O-08EN16931AUTO-FIX

The taxable amount for this VAT category must equal the sum of line amounts minus allowances plus charges for this categ

The taxable amount for this VAT category must equal the sum of line amounts minus allowances plus charges for this category.

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errorBR-Z-05en16931AUTO-FIX

Zero rate taxable amount calculation

VAT category Z taxable amount must match sum of Z amounts.

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errorBR-O-10EN16931AUTO-FIX

This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why no tax is charged.

This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why no tax is charged.

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errorBR-O-11EN16931AUTO-FIX

Mixed VAT categories with "Not subject to VAT". When using VAT category O (Not subject to VAT), no other VAT categories

Mixed VAT categories with "Not subject to VAT". When using VAT category O (Not subject to VAT), no other VAT categories are allowed on the invoice.

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errorBR-O-12EN16931AUTO-FIX

Inconsistent line VAT with "Not subject to VAT". All invoice lines must use VAT category O when the invoice VAT breakdow

Inconsistent line VAT with "Not subject to VAT". All invoice lines must use VAT category O when the invoice VAT breakdown uses "Not subject to VAT".

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errorBR-O-13EN16931AUTO-FIX

Inconsistent allowance VAT with "Not subject to VAT". Document allowances must use VAT category O when the invoice uses

Inconsistent allowance VAT with "Not subject to VAT". Document allowances must use VAT category O when the invoice uses "Not subject to VAT".

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errorBR-O-14EN16931AUTO-FIX

Inconsistent charge VAT with "Not subject to VAT". Document charges must use VAT category O when the invoice uses "Not s

Inconsistent charge VAT with "Not subject to VAT". Document charges must use VAT category O when the invoice uses "Not subject to VAT".

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errorBR-S-07BREN16931AUTO-FIX

When using this VAT category, the VAT rate must be 0 (zero). This category does not have a positive tax rate.

When using this VAT category, the VAT rate must be 0 (zero). This category does not have a positive tax rate.

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errorBR-S-09BREN16931AUTO-FIX

The tax amount for this VAT category must be 0 (zero). This category does not generate tax.

The tax amount for this VAT category must be 0 (zero). This category does not generate tax.

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warningBR-TMP-2XRECHNUNG

BT-124 "External document location" muss eine absolute URL mit gültigem Schema enthalten.

Invalid external document URL. The external document location (BT-124) must be an absolute URL with a valid scheme (http/https).

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errorBR-E-06en16931AUTO-FIX

Exempt VAT must be zero

VAT amount for category E must be zero.

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errorBR-Z-07EN16931AUTO-FIX

When using this VAT category, the VAT rate must be 0 (zero). This category does not have a positive tax rate.

When using this VAT category, the VAT rate must be 0 (zero). This category does not have a positive tax rate.

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errorBR-Z-08EN16931AUTO-FIX

The taxable amount for this VAT category must equal the sum of line amounts minus allowances plus charges for this categ

The taxable amount for this VAT category must equal the sum of line amounts minus allowances plus charges for this category.

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errorBR-Z-10EN16931AUTO-FIX

This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why no tax is charged.

This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why no tax is charged.

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errorDE-R-001DEPEPPOL_BIS

An invoice shall contain information on "PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS" (BG-16).

Payment instructions are missing. German invoices must include payment information (BG-16) with account details for receiving payment.

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errorDE-R-002DEPEPPOL_BIS

The group "SELLER CONTACT" (BG-6) shall be provided.

Seller contact information is missing. German invoices require the Seller Contact group (BG-6) with a contact person.

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errorBR-IC-01en16931AUTO-FIX

Intra-community must be in breakdown

If any line uses VAT category K, breakdown must include K.

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errorDE-R-003DEPEPPOL_BIS

The 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).

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errorDE-R-004DEPEPPOL_BIS

The 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).

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errorDE-R-005DEPEPPOL_BIS

The element "Seller contact point" (BT-41) shall be provided.

Seller contact name is missing. German invoices must include a contact person name (BT-41).

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errorDE-R-006DEPEPPOL_BIS

The element "Seller contact telephone number" (BT-42) shall be provided.

Seller contact phone is missing. German invoices must include a telephone number for the seller contact (BT-42).

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errorDE-R-007DEPEPPOL_BIS

The element "Seller contact email address" (BT-43) shall be provided.

Seller contact email is missing. German invoices must include an email address for the seller contact (BT-43).

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errorBR-O-05en16931AUTO-FIX

Out of scope VAT must be zero

VAT amount for category O must be zero.

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errorBR-O-06en16931AUTO-FIX

Out of scope requires reason

VAT category O must have exemption reason.

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errorDE-R-008DEPEPPOL_BIS

The 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).

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errorDE-R-009DEPEPPOL_BIS

The 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).

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errorDE-R-010DEPEPPOL_BIS

The element "Deliver to city" (BT-77) shall be provided if the group "DELIVER TO ADDRESS" (BG-15) is delivered.

Delivery city is missing. When a delivery address is provided in German invoices, the delivery city (BT-77) is required.

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