BR-DE-CVD-04:CVD classification code must be valid
The CVD (Clean Vehicle Directive) classification code must use a valid value from the allowed code list. This applies to German public procurement of vehicles under EU Directive 2019/1161.
Engine Classification
Business data required · Explicit input workflow · No assumptions made
Required input: XRechnung Version ID
What is BR-DE-CVD-04?
BR-DE-CVD-04 is a fatal validation rule defined in the XRechnung (Germany) specification (DEU national rules). It validates the CustomizationID element 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: /Invoice/cbc:CustomizationID
Why This Error Matters
Invoice will be rejected by XRechnung validation. Incorrect COVID classification prevents proper tracking and may cause compliance issues with German COVID procurement reporting.
BR-DE-CVD-04 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-CVD-04
- ·Specification: XRechnung (Germany)
Before / After
<Invoice> <!-- Issue: CVD items must use valid vehicle category codes from EU Clea --> </Invoice>
<Invoice> <!-- Issue resolved per XRechnung (Germany) --> </Invoice>
Technical Reference
/Invoice/cbc:CustomizationIDCommon Causes
- ·Invalid CVD classification code used
- ·Code value not in the allowed CVD code list
- ·Typo in the CVD classification code
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Frequently Asked Questions
Valid CVD classification codes are defined in the German XRechnung CVD extension and correspond to vehicle emission categories under EU Directive 2019/1161.
The valid CVD codes are published in the XRechnung technical documentation and correspond to the Clean Vehicle Directive emission classifications.
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Last updated: 27 February 2026
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