BR-DE-25:XRechnung invoice type restriction
XRechnung restricts allowed invoice type codes.
Engine Classification
Financial or legal field · Modification blocked by policy
Reason: XRechnung only allows specific invoice type codes (380 for Invoice, 381 for Credit Note, 384 for Corrected Invoice, 389 for Self-billed Invoice, 875/876 for partial invoices). Change the invoice type code in your source system to a supported value.
What is BR-DE-25?
BR-DE-25 is a fatal validation rule defined in the xrechnung specification (DEU national rules). It validates the InvoiceTypeCode element under Invoice in the UBL invoice XML.
When this rule fires, the invoice is non-compliant and will be rejected by Peppol access points and national validation services. The sending system receives a rejection response and the invoice does not reach the buyer.
Target path: XPath: /Invoice/cbc:InvoiceTypeCode
Why This Error Matters
XRechnung has limited type codes.
BR-DE-25 is a hard failure. Invoices that trigger this rule are rejected at the access point and never reach the recipient. In Peppol networks, this means your sending system receives an MLR (Message Level Response) with a rejection status. The invoice must be corrected and re-sent, adding delay to your payment cycle.
Validator Behavior
- ·Causes invoice rejection
- ·Rejected by XRechnung endpoints
- ·Error returned: BR-DE-25
- ·Specification: xrechnung
How to Fix It
Check type code
InvoiceTypeCode value
Use allowed code
380 (invoice), 381 (credit), 384 (corrected), 389 (self-billing), 326 (partial)
XML Example
Generic example based on the rule's target XPath. Your actual XML structure may differ.
<!-- Missing or empty element triggers cbc:InvoiceTypeCode error --> <cbc:InvoiceTypeCode></cbc:InvoiceTypeCode>
<!-- Provide the required value --> <cbc:InvoiceTypeCode>VALID_VALUE</cbc:InvoiceTypeCode>
Technical Reference
XPath: /Invoice/cbc:InvoiceTypeCodeCommon Causes
- ·Using unsupported code
Seeing this in production? The API handles BR-DE-25 automatically. See the fix response →
Frequently Asked Questions
XRechnung restricts allowed invoice type codes.
Use allowed codes: 326, 380, 384, 389, 381. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-DE-25 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.
Many instances of BR-DE-25 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including xrechnung invoice type restriction.
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Last updated: 27 February 2026
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