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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-18OccasionalAn Invoice shall at least have one VAT breakdown group (BG-23)
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.
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- 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