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Sending XRechnung or ZUGFeRD from DATEV? Validate your e-invoices to catch missing Leitweg-ID, incomplete contact details, and delivery date errors before rejection.
Visit DATEVSupported E-Invoice Formats
| Format | Support Level |
|---|---|
| XRechnung 3.0 | Native Support |
| ZUGFeRD 2.1 | Native Support |
| ZUGFeRD 2.2 | Native Support |
| Peppol BIS 3.0 | Native Support |
Common Validation Errors
These errors are frequently encountered when validating e-invoices from DATEV. Click on any error to see the fix.
BR-DE-15Very CommonBuyer reference (Leitweg-ID) mandatory
DATEV users often forget to enter the Leitweg-ID when invoicing German government entities. The field exists but isn't always prominently displayed. Go to customer master data → Rechnungsempfänger → Enter Leitweg-ID in "Käuferreferenz" field.
BR-DE-17CommonInvalid XRechnung Invoice Type Code
XRechnung requires seller contact (BG-6). DATEV has the fields but they may not be filled during initial setup. Complete Kontakt fields in company master data.
BR-DE-13CommonDelivery date or period required
XRechnung requires delivery date or period. Quick invoices may skip this mandatory field. Always enter Lieferdatum or Leistungszeitraum.
BR-DE-16OccasionalSeller VAT ID or tax number required
Either USt-IdNr or Steuernummer is required. May be missing in incomplete company setup.
BR-CO-18OccasionalLine extension amount calculation error
Complex Buchungssätze with split VAT can cause rounding issues in exported XML.
About DATEV
DATEV is the dominant accounting and tax software in Germany, used by ~40% of SMBs via Steuerberater (tax advisors). It offers full XRechnung, ZUGFeRD, and Peppol support with a certified Access Point.
Validate Your Invoice
Export your invoice from DATEV and validate it against Peppol and EN16931 rules.
Validate FreeHow to Validate
- 1Export your invoice as UBL or XML from DATEV
- 2Upload the file to our validator
- 3Review errors and warnings with suggested fixes
- 4Fix issues in DATEV and re-export