BR-DE-06:German invoice should include payment terms
Fix: Add payment terms description. Provide the required value in the free validator.
German invoices should specify payment terms including any early payment discount (Skonto).
Engine Classification
Business data required · Explicit input workflow · No assumptions made
Required input: Payment Terms with Skonto
What is BR-DE-06?
BR-DE-06 is a warning validation rule defined in the xrechnung specification (DEU national rules). It validates the Note element under Invoice > PaymentTerms 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:PaymentTerms/cbc:Note
Why This Error Matters
Clear payment terms are expected in German business practice.
BR-DE-06 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 XRechnung endpoints
- ·Error returned: BR-DE-06
- ·Specification: xrechnung
How to Fix It
Add PaymentTerms
Include Note with full terms
Skonto format
If applicable: 2% within 14 days, net 30
German text
Can use German: 2% Skonto bei Zahlung innerhalb 14 Tagen
XML Example
Generic example based on the rule's target XPath. Your actual XML structure may differ.
<!-- Incorrect value --> <cbc:Note>INVALID</cbc:Note>
<!-- Corrected value --> <cbc:Note>VALID_VALUE</cbc:Note>
Technical Reference
XPath: /Invoice/cac:PaymentTerms/cbc:NoteCode Example
<cac:PaymentTerms>
<cbc:Note>Zahlbar innerhalb 14 Tagen mit 2% Skonto, 30 Tage netto</cbc:Note>
</cac:PaymentTerms>Common Causes
- ·No terms specified
- ·Skonto not documented
- ·Terms unclear
Seeing this in production? The API handles BR-DE-06 automatically. See the fix response →
Commonly Seen In
Frequently Asked Questions
German invoices should specify payment terms including any early payment discount (Skonto).
Add payment terms description. Invoice Navigator detects this error and prompts for the required business data before applying a safe fix.
BR-DE-06 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-DE-06 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-DE-06 is commonly seen in exports from German accounting software. 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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