E-Invoice Error Reference
1359+ documented errors for Peppol, UBL, CII, and EN16931 validation errors.
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GR-R-002GRCubl-2.1BLOCKEDmyDATA reporting required
Greek invoices must be reported to myDATA (AADE).
BR-CL-23EN 16931AUTO-FIXUnit code MUST be coded according to the UN/ECE Recommendation 20 with Rec...
A Unit of Measure Code is not a valid UN/ECE Rec 20/21 code. Common codes: C62=unit, HUR=hour, KGM=kilogram, MTR=meter.
BR-CL-26EN 16931AUTO-FIXDelivery location identifier scheme identifier MUST belong to the ISO 6523...
A Delivery Location Identifier scheme is not a valid ISO 6523 ICD code. Location identifiers need proper scheme codes.
BR-AF-01EN 16931BLOCKEDWhen an invoice contains items, allowances, or charges with VAT category...
When an invoice contains items, allowances, or charges with VAT category "IGIC" (Canary Islands indirect tax), the VAT breakdown must include at least one entry with the IGIC VAT category code.
BR-CO-03EN 16931AUTO-FIXVAT point date and VAT point date code are mutually exclusive
Value added tax point date (BT-7) and Value added tax point date code (BT-8) are mutually exclusive. You cannot specify both - use one or the other to indicate when VAT becomes due.
BR-CO-05EN 16931AUTO-FIXDiscount reason text does not match the reason code
The allowance reason code and the reason text on your invoice describe different types of discounts. For example, code 95 means "Discount" but the text says something else. These must match.
BR-K-01en16931BLOCKEDIntra-community supply VAT treatment
VAT category K (intra-community) requires zero VAT and both party VAT numbers.
UBL-CR-058UBL 2.1AUTO-FIXA UBL invoice should not include the DespatchDocumentReference ValidityPeriod
Your invoice contains DespatchDocumentReference/ValidityPeriod which is not allowed in EN16931 invoices.
BR-CO-06EN 16931AUTO-FIXSurcharge reason text does not match the reason code
The surcharge (extra charge) reason code and the reason text on your invoice describe different types of charges. For example, code FC means "Freight" but the text says something else. These must match.
BR-G-01EN 16931BLOCKEDExport VAT category requirements
VAT category G (export) requires exemption reason and must have zero VAT.
BR-CO-08EN 16931AUTO-FIXLine charge reason and code must match
Invoice line charge reason code (BT-145) and Invoice line charge reason (BT-144) shall indicate the same type of charge reason. The reason text must semantically match the UNTDID 7161 code.
UBL-CR-060UBL 2.1AUTO-FIXA UBL invoice should not include the DespatchDocumentReference...
Your invoice contains DespatchDocumentReference/ResultOfVerification which is not allowed in EN16931 invoices.
BR-CO-09EN 16931AUTO-FIXVAT number is missing the country code
A VAT identification number in this invoice does not start with a valid two-letter country code. European VAT numbers must be prefixed with the country code (e.g. DE for Germany, NL for the Netherlands, SE for Sweden). Greece may use EL instead of GR.
BR-CO-19EN 16931AUTO-FIXInvoice period must have at least one date
If Invoicing period (BG-14) is used, the Invoicing period start date (BT-73) or the Invoicing period end date (BT-74) shall be filled, or both.
UBL-DT-12EN16931BLOCKEDFormat attribute should not be present
Your invoice contains the format attribute on an element. This attribute is not allowed in EN16931 and must be removed.
PEPPOL-EN16931-CL001Peppol BIS 3.0AUTO-FIXMime code must be according to subset of IANA code list.
Mime code must be according to subset of IANA code list.. This validation rule ensures Invoice compliance with Peppol BIS 3.0.
BR-CO-20EN 16931AUTO-FIXInvoice line period dates required
If Invoice line period (BG-26) is used, the Invoice line period start date (BT-134) or the Invoice line period end date (BT-135) shall be filled, or both.
cvc-complex-type.2.4.axsdBLOCKEDInvoice XML structure does not match the required schema
Your invoice file has a structural problem — required data elements are missing, in the wrong position, or unexpected elements are present. This is an XML Schema validation error, which means the basic structure of the file does not conform to the e-invoicing standard (UBL 2.1 or CII D16B). This is different from a business rule error: business rules check whether the data makes sense, while this error means the file format itself is wrong.
BR-AE-07EN 16931AUTO-FIXDocument level charge with reverse charge must have 0% VAT rate
When a document level charge uses the reverse charge VAT category, the VAT rate must be 0%. Charges in reverse charge scenarios follow the same zero-rate rule.
PEPPOL-EN16931-CL007PEPPOL_BISBLOCKEDCurrency code must be according to ISO 4217:2005
Currency codes must be valid ISO 4217:2005 codes. Only standard 3-letter currency codes like EUR, USD, GBP are accepted.
BR-CO-21EN 16931AUTO-FIXDocument allowance reason required
Each Document level allowance (BG-20) shall contain a Document level allowance reason (BT-97) or a Document level allowance reason code (BT-98), or both.
BR-CO-22EN 16931AUTO-FIXDocument charge reason required
Each Document level charge (BG-21) shall contain a Document level charge reason (BT-104) or a Document level charge reason code (BT-105), or both.
BR-IC-08EN 16931BLOCKEDThe taxable amount for this VAT category must equal the sum of line amounts...
The taxable amount for this VAT category must equal the sum of line amounts minus allowances plus charges for this category (applies to `cac:TaxSubtotal`, rule BR-IC-08).
BR-AE-09EN 16931AUTO-FIXReverse charge VAT breakdown tax amount must be zero
The VAT category tax amount for reverse charge must be 0. Since reverse charge means buyer accounts for VAT, the seller's VAT amount is always zero.
BR-CO-23EN 16931AUTO-FIXInvoice Line Allowance Reason Required
Each Invoice line allowance (BG-27) shall contain an Invoice line allowance reason (BT-139) or an Invoice line allowance reason code (BT-140), or both.
BR-DEC-21en16931BLOCKEDTax total: max 2 decimals
TaxTotal/TaxAmount allows maximum 2 decimal places.
BR-S-01EN 16931BLOCKEDStandard rate must be in VAT breakdown
If any line uses VAT category S, VAT breakdown must include S category.
BR-CO-24EN 16931AUTO-FIXInvoice Line Charge Reason Required
Each Invoice line charge (BG-28) shall contain an Invoice line charge reason (BT-144) or an Invoice line charge reason code (BT-145), or both.
BR-O-01EN 16931BLOCKEDOut of scope VAT category requirements
VAT category O (out of scope) must not have a VAT percentage.
BR-O-11EN 16931BLOCKEDMixed VAT categories with "Not subject to VAT". When using VAT category O...
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.
BR-AE-10EN 16931AUTO-FIXReverse charge VAT breakdown must include exemption reason
A reverse charge VAT breakdown must include either a VAT exemption reason code meaning "Reverse charge" or exemption text stating "Reverse charge" (or equivalent). This explains why no VAT is charged.
BR-O-12EN 16931BLOCKEDInconsistent line VAT with "Not subject to VAT". All invoice lines must use...
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".
BR-O-13EN 16931BLOCKEDInconsistent allowance VAT with "Not subject to VAT". Document allowances...
Inconsistent allowance VAT with "Not subject to VAT". Document allowances must use VAT category O when the invoice uses "Not subject to VAT".
BR-E-06EN 16931AUTO-FIXExempt VAT must be zero
VAT amount for category E must be zero.
BR-DEC-01EN 16931AUTO-FIXDocument allowance: max 2 decimals
Document level allowance amount allows maximum 2 decimal places.
BR-O-14EN 16931BLOCKEDInconsistent charge VAT with "Not subject to VAT". Document charges must use...
Inconsistent charge VAT with "Not subject to VAT". Document charges must use VAT category O when the invoice uses "Not subject to VAT".
FORMAT-001internalBLOCKEDUnrecognized invoice format
Your file was read successfully as XML, but it does not contain a recognized e-invoice structure. Supported formats are UBL 2.1 Invoice, UBL 2.1 CreditNote, and UN/CEFACT Cross-Industry Invoice (CII D16B). The file may have been exported in the wrong format, or it may be a different type of XML document (such as an order or dispatch advice).
SDI-00311ITAFatturaPABLOCKEDRitenuta d'acconto calculation error
Withholding tax (ritenuta d'acconto) amount must exactly match the base amount × declared rate calculation. Any discrepancy causes rejection.
SDI-00400ITAFatturaPABLOCKEDXML schema validation failure
FatturaPA XML must conform exactly to the official XSD schema published by Agenzia delle Entrate. Any structural deviation causes rejection.
BR-E-07EN 16931AUTO-FIXExempt requires exemption reason
VAT category E must have exemption reason.
UBL-CR-011UBL 2.1AUTO-FIXA UBL invoice should not include the LineCountNumeric
Your invoice contains LineCountNumeric which is not allowed in EN16931 invoices.
BR-DEC-02EN 16931AUTO-FIXDocument allowance base: max 2 decimals
Document level allowance base amount allows max 2 decimals.
BR-DEC-05EN 16931AUTO-FIXDocument level charge: max 2 decimals
Document level charge amount (BT-99) allows max 2 decimal places.
BR-DEC-06EN 16931AUTO-FIXDocument level charge base: max 2 decimals
Document level charge base amount (BT-100) allows max 2 decimal places.
BR-DEC-09EN 16931AUTO-FIXSum of line amounts: max 2 decimals
Sum of Invoice line net amount (BT-106) allows max 2 decimal places. This is the LineExtensionAmount in LegalMonetaryTotal.
BR-DEC-10EN 16931AUTO-FIXThe allowed maximum number of decimals for the Sum of allowanced on document...
The sum of document level allowances has too many decimal places. This total must have a maximum of 2 decimal places.
BR-DEC-11EN 16931AUTO-FIXThe allowed maximum number of decimals for the Sum of charges on document...
The sum of document level charges has too many decimal places. This total must have a maximum of 2 decimal places.
BR-DEC-12EN 16931AUTO-FIXInvoice total amount without VAT: max 2 decimals
The Invoice total amount without VAT (TaxExclusiveAmount, BT-109) allows a maximum of 2 decimal places.
BR-DEC-13EN 16931AUTO-FIXThe allowed maximum number of decimals for the Invoice total VAT amount...
The invoice total VAT amount has too many decimal places. The total tax amount must have a maximum of 2 decimal places.
BR-DEC-14EN 16931AUTO-FIXThe allowed maximum number of decimals for the Invoice total amount with VAT...
The invoice total amount with VAT (tax inclusive amount) has too many decimal places. This grand total must have a maximum of 2 decimal places.
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