BR-BE-01:Enterprise Number Recommended
Fix: Add the Belgian enterprise number with scheme ID 0208. Provide the required value in the free validator.
Belgian invoices should include the 10-digit enterprise number (ondernemingsnummer) formatted as 0XXX.XXX.XXX.
Engine Classification
Business data required · Explicit input workflow · No assumptions made
Required input: Belgian Enterprise Number (KBO/BCE)
What is BR-BE-01?
BR-BE-01 is a warning validation rule defined in the peppol-bis-3 specification (BEL national rules). It validates the CompanyID element under Party > PartyLegalEntity in the UBL invoice XML.
The invoice may pass transmission, but this non-compliance can cause problems during tax audits or buyer-side processing.
Target path: XPath: /Invoice/cac:AccountingSupplierParty/cac:Party/cac:PartyLegalEntity/cbc:CompanyID[@schemeID="0208"]
Why This Error Matters
The enterprise number is the unique Belgian business identifier required for official documents.
BR-BE-01 is a soft failure that can cause issues at the receiving end — tax audits, ERP processing, or VAT reconciliation mismatches.
Validator Behavior
- ·Generates validation warning
- ·Rejected by PEPPOL Access Points
- ·Error returned: BR-BE-01
- ·Specification: peppol-bis-3
How to Fix It
Find enterprise number
Your 10-digit number is on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (KBO)
Format correctly
Include leading zero: 0XXX.XXX.XXX or 0XXXXXXXXX
Add to invoice
Use CompanyID with schemeID 0208
XML Example
Generic example based on the rule's target XPath. Your actual XML structure may differ.
<!-- Incorrect value --> <cbc:CompanyID>INVALID</cbc:CompanyID>
<!-- Corrected value --> <cbc:CompanyID>VALID_VALUE</cbc:CompanyID>
Technical Reference
XPath: /Invoice/cac:AccountingSupplierParty/cac:Party/cac:PartyLegalEntity/cbc:CompanyID[@schemeID="0208"]Code Example
<cbc:CompanyID schemeID="0208">0123456789</cbc:CompanyID>Common Causes
- ·Using VAT number only
- ·Missing leading zero
- ·Not configured in accounting software
Seeing this in production? The API handles BR-BE-01 automatically. See the fix response →
Commonly Seen In
Frequently Asked Questions
Belgian invoices should include the 10-digit enterprise number (ondernemingsnummer) formatted as 0XXX.XXX.XXX.
Add the Belgian enterprise number with scheme ID 0208. Invoice Navigator detects this error and prompts for the required business data before applying a safe fix.
BR-BE-01 is a warning that may not always cause rejection, but it indicates a potential compliance issue that should be addressed to ensure full compatibility.
BR-BE-01 requires specific business data to resolve. Invoice Navigator detects the error and guides you through providing the needed information, then applies the fix with full audit documentation.
BR-BE-01 is commonly seen in exports from Exact Online, Octopus, Billit, Teamleader. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.
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Last updated: 3 March 2026
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