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`BR-DE-06`:German invoice should include payment terms

German invoices should specify payment terms including any early payment discount (Skonto).

Severity

Warning

Rule set

xrechnung

Country

DEU

Fix type

INPUT REQUIRED

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.

This is a soft validation failure. The invoice may pass initial transmission, but non-compliant values in this field can cause problems during tax audits, buyer-side processing, or downstream VAT reconciliation.

Target path: XPath: /Invoice/cac:PaymentTerms/cbc:Note

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Why This Error Matters

Clear payment terms are expected in German business practice.

BR-DE-06 is a soft failure. The invoice may pass initial validation, but the non-compliant field can cause issues at the receiving end — tax authorities may flag it during audits, buyer ERP systems may fail to process it, or VAT reconciliation may produce mismatches. Fixing warnings before they accumulate prevents larger compliance gaps.

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.

Before

<!-- Incorrect value -->
<cbc:Note>INVALID</cbc:Note>

After

<!-- Corrected value -->
<cbc:Note>VALID_VALUE</cbc:Note>

Technical Reference

XPathXPath: /Invoice/cac:PaymentTerms/cbc:Note

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Code 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

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Commonly Seen In

German accounting software

Frequently Asked Questions

German invoices should specify payment terms including any early payment discount (Skonto).

Add payment terms description. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.

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.

Many instances of BR-DE-06 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including german invoice should include payment terms.

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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BR-DE-06:German invoice should include payment terms