What causes the BR-47 error?

Line-level AllowanceCharge must include the Amount element.

Add Amount to line allowances/charges. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

Is BR-47 a critical error?

Yes, BR-47 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted by the recipient's system.

Can BR-47 be automatically fixed?

Many instances of BR-47 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including line allowance amount required.

Which accounting software causes BR-47?

BR-47 is commonly seen in exports from All invoicing software. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.

Error codes · EN 16931

BR-47Fixable here

VAT category code required

This is the rejection, word for word: „[BR-47] Each VAT breakdown (BG-23) shall be defined through a VAT category code (BT-118).“

What to have readyThe missing value from your purchase order, contract or bookkeeping.

What we doAdd Amount to line allowances/charges.

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If you enter it yourself in your invoicing software

Before

<cac:TaxSubtotal>
  <!-- cbc:TaxableAmount is missing -->
</cac:TaxSubtotal>

After

<cac:TaxSubtotal>
  <cbc:TaxableAmount>valid-value</cbc:TaxableAmount>
</cac:TaxSubtotal>

What the finding looks likeExample

FindingValue missing · BR-47

Location//cac:TaxTotal/cac:TaxSubtotal/cac:TaxCategory/cbc:ID

From youThe missing value

ThenPassed

ProofSHA-256 and /verify link after the check

Often appears together with

BR-43Allowance/charge reason required BR-CO-11Sum of document allowances must equal total allowance amount