E-Invoice Error Reference

1359+ documented errors for Peppol, UBL, CII, and EN16931 validation errors.

1359 errors found · Page 6 of 28

errorBR-DEC-15EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Accounting currency VAT amount: max 2 decimals

When a tax/accounting currency is specified (BT-6), the Invoice total VAT amount in accounting currency (BT-111) must have a maximum of 2 decimal places.

errorBR-DEC-17EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Rounding amount: max 2 decimals

The rounding adjustment amount has too many decimal places. Rounding amounts must have a maximum of 2 decimal places.

errorBR-DEC-18EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Payable amount: max 2 decimals

PayableAmount allows maximum 2 decimal places.

errorBR-DEC-19EN 16931AUTO-FIX

VAT taxable amount: max 2 decimals

The allowed maximum number of decimals for the VAT category taxable amount (BT-116) is 2. This applies to the `cbc:TaxableAmount` element in the invoice XML.

errorBR-DEC-20EN 16931AUTO-FIX

VAT tax amount: max 2 decimals

TaxSubtotal/TaxAmount allows maximum 2 decimal places.

errorBR-DEC-23EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Line net amount: max 2 decimals

InvoiceLine/LineExtensionAmount (BT-131) allows maximum 2 decimal places.

errorBR-DEC-24EN 16931AUTO-FIX

The allowed maximum number of decimals for the Invoice line allowance amount...

The invoice line allowance amount has too many decimal places. Line-level allowance amounts must have a maximum of 2 decimal places.

errorBR-DEC-25EN 16931AUTO-FIX

The allowed maximum number of decimals for the Invoice line allowance base...

The invoice line allowance base amount has too many decimal places. The base amount for calculating line allowances must have a maximum of 2 decimal places.

errorBR-DEC-27EN 16931AUTO-FIX

The allowed maximum number of decimals for the Invoice line charge amount...

The invoice line charge amount has too many decimal places. Line-level charge amounts must have a maximum of 2 decimal places.

errorBR-DEC-28EN 16931AUTO-FIX

The allowed maximum number of decimals for the Invoice line charge base...

The invoice line charge base amount has too many decimal places. The base amount for calculating line charges must have a maximum of 2 decimal places.

errorUBL-CR-359UBL 2.1AUTO-FIX

A UBL invoice should not include the Delivery DeliveryLocation Address ID

Your invoice contains a DeliveryLocation Address ID element which is not allowed in EN16931 invoices. This element must be removed.

errorUBL-CR-385UBL 2.1AUTO-FIX

A UBL invoice should not include the Delivery CarrierParty

Your invoice contains a CarrierParty element which is not allowed in EN16931 invoices. This element must be removed.

errorBR-AF-10EN 16931AUTO-FIX

IGIC VAT breakdown must not have exemption reason

An IGIC VAT breakdown must NOT have a VAT exemption reason code or text. IGIC is a positive tax (like standard VAT), so exemption reasons are not applicable.

errorKSEF-005POLKSeFBLOCKED

VAT rate invalid for item type

Polish VAT rates (23%, 8%, 5%, 0%, ZW-exempt, NP-not subject) must match item classification rules per Polish VAT law and PKWiU classification.

errorBR-AE-01EN 16931BLOCKED

Missing reverse charge VAT summary

Your invoice has line items marked as reverse charge (VAT category AE), but the VAT summary section is missing the corresponding reverse charge breakdown. When any item uses the reverse charge mechanism, the invoice must include a VAT breakdown line showing the reverse charge totals with a zero tax amount.

errorBR-CO-04EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Invoice currency must be valid ISO 4217

Each Invoice line (BG-25) shall be categorized with an Invoiced item VAT category code (BT-151).. This applies to the `cac:InvoiceLine` element in the invoice XML.

errorDE-R-014DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIX

The 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.

errorDE-R-016DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIX

VAT 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.

errorDE-R-017DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIX

Invalid 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).

errorDE-R-019DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIX

Invalid 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.

errorDE-R-020DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIX

Debited 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.

errorDE-R-023-1DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIX

Credit 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.

errorDE-R-024-1DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIX

Payment 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.

errorPEPPOL-EN16931-R001Peppol BIS 3.0AUTO-FIX

Business process identifier required

Business process MUST be provided. Check the `cbc:ProfileID` element in your invoice XML.

errorPEPPOL-EN16931-R004EN 16931AUTO-FIX

The specification identifier must be exactly...

The specification identifier must be exactly "urn:cen.eu:en16931:2017#compliant#urn:fdc:peppol.eu:2017:poacc:billing:3.0". This identifies the invoice as PEPPOL BIS Billing 3.0 compliant.

errorPEPPOL-EN16931-R044EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Charge on price level is NOT allowed. Only value 'false' allowed.

Price level allowances/charges must be allowances only (ChargeIndicator = false). Surcharges at the item price level are not allowed in PEPPOL - they must be at line or document level.

errorPEPPOL-EN16931-R100EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Only one invoiced object is allowed pr line

Only one invoiced object identifier is allowed per invoice line. Each line can reference at most one object (contract, order, etc.).

errorPEPPOL-EN16931-R110EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Start date of line period MUST be within invoice period.

The start date of a line period must fall within the invoice period. Line periods cannot extend before the overall invoice period begins.

errorPEPPOL-EN16931-R111EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Invoice line billing period extends beyond invoice dates

One of your invoice lines has a billing period end date that falls outside the overall invoice period. For example, the invoice covers January but a line item says it ends in February.

errorPEPPOL-EN16931-CL008EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Electronic address identifier scheme must be from the codelist "Electronic...

The electronic address identifier scheme must be from the PEPPOL Electronic Address Identifier Scheme codelist. This identifies what type of endpoint ID is being used (GLN, PEPPOL ID, etc.).

errorUBL-SR-44EN 16931AUTO-FIX

An Invoice may only have one unique PaymentID, but the PaymentID may be used...

Your invoice has multiple different PaymentID values across PaymentMeans elements. EN16931 allows only one unique payment reference value, though it can be repeated across multiple payment means.

errorUBL-SR-48EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Invoice line has wrong number of tax categories

Each invoice line must have exactly one tax category classification. One of your lines has either no tax category or multiple tax categories, which is not allowed.

errorDE-R-031DEUEN 16931AUTO-FIX

If 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.

errorPEPPOL-EN16931-P0112EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Invoice type code 326 or 384 are only allowed when both buyer and seller are...

Invoice type codes 326 (partial invoice) and 384 (corrective invoice) are only allowed between German organizations.

errorPEPPOL-EN16931-R080EN 16931BLOCKED

Too many project references

The invoice has more than one project reference at the document level. Peppol allows only a single project reference per invoice. If your invoice relates to multiple projects, use only the primary one at the document level.

errorPEPPOL-EN16931-CL002PEPPOL_BISAUTO-FIX

Reason code MUST be according to subset of UNCL 5189 D.16B.

The allowance reason code must be from the UNCL 5189 D.16B subset. This code explains why a discount or allowance is being applied.

errorPEPPOL-EN16931-CL003PEPPOL_BISAUTO-FIX

Reason code MUST be according to UNCL 7161 D.16B.

The charge reason code must be from the UNCL 7161 D.16B list. This code explains why a surcharge or additional charge is being applied.

errorBR-26EN 16931BLOCKED

Each Invoice line (BG-25) shall contain the Item net price (BT-146).

Each Invoice line (BG-25) shall contain the Item net price (BT-146).. This applies to the `cbc:PriceAmount` element in the invoice XML.

errorBR-31EN 16931BLOCKED

Each Document level allowance (BG-20) shall have a Document level allowance...

Each Document level allowance (BG-20) shall have a Document level allowance amount (BT-92).. Check the `cac:AllowanceCharge` element in your invoice XML.

errorBR-36EN 16931BLOCKED

Tax total amount required

Each Document level charge (BG-21) shall have a Document level charge amount (BT-99).. Check the `cac:AllowanceCharge` element in your invoice XML.

errorBR-41EN 16931BLOCKED

Each Invoice line allowance (BG-27) shall have an Invoice line allowance...

Seller should provide contact details for invoice queries.

errorBR-43EN 16931BLOCKED

Allowance/charge reason required

Each Invoice line charge (BG-28) shall have an Invoice line charge amount (BT-141).. Check the `cac:AllowanceCharge` element in your invoice XML.

errorBR-CO-16EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Payable amount calculation error

Amount due for payment (BT-115) = Invoice total amount with VAT (BT-112) - Paid amount (BT-113) + Rounding amount (BT-114).. This applies to the `cbc:PayableAmount` element in the invoice XML.

errorBR-AE-08EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Reverse charge taxable amount doesn't add up

The taxable amount in the reverse charge VAT breakdown does not match the sum of reverse charge line items, charges, and allowances. The taxable base must equal: sum of line amounts with category AE, plus charges with category AE, minus allowances with category AE.

errorBR-50EN 16931BLOCKED

A Payment account identifier (BT-84) shall be present if Credit transfer...

A Payment account identifier (BT-84) shall be present if Credit transfer (BG-17) information is provided.. This applies to the `cbc:ID` element in the invoice XML.

errorBR-56EN 16931BLOCKED

Each Seller tax representative party (BG-11) shall have a Seller tax...

Invoice line allowance must have either reason code or text explanation.

errorUBL-DT-01EN16931AUTO-FIX

Amounts shall be decimal up to two fraction digits

Your invoice contains amount values with more than 2 decimal places. EN16931 requires all monetary amounts to have maximum 2 decimal digits (e.g., 100.00 not 100.001).

errorPEPPOL-EN16931-R041EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Discount or surcharge is missing the base amount

When you specify a percentage for a discount or surcharge, you must also provide the base amount that the percentage applies to. For example, if you give a 10% discount, the invoice must state what the 10% is calculated on.

errorBR-61EN 16931BLOCKED

If the Payment means type code (BT-81) means SEPA credit transfer, the...

If the Payment means type code (BT-81) means SEPA credit transfer, the Payment account identifier (BT-84) shall be an IBAN.. This applies to the `cbc:PaymentMeansCode` element in the invoice XML.

errorUBL-DT-06EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Binary object elements shall contain the mime code attribute

Your invoice contains an embedded attachment (EmbeddedDocumentBinaryObject) but the mimeCode attribute is missing. The MIME type (e.g., application/pdf, image/png) must be specified.

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