BR-FR-04:Chorus Pro service code missing
B2G invoices submitted via Chorus Pro require a service code (code service) to route the invoice to the correct department within the government entity.
Engine Classification
Business data required · Explicit input workflow · No assumptions made
Required input: Chorus Pro Service Code
What is BR-FR-04?
BR-FR-04 is a warning validation rule defined in the peppol-bis-3 specification (FRA national rules). It validates the IndustryClassificationCode element under AccountingSupplierParty > Party 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:AccountingSupplierParty/cac:Party/cbc:IndustryClassificationCode
Why This Error Matters
NAF codes classify business activities and may be required by some French recipients.
BR-FR-04 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 PEPPOL Access Points
- ·Rejected by Chorus Pro
- ·Error returned: BR-FR-04
- ·Specification: peppol-bis-3
How to Fix It
XML Example
Generic example based on the rule's target XPath. Your actual XML structure may differ.
<!-- Incorrect value --> <cbc:IndustryClassificationCode>INVALID</cbc:IndustryClassificationCode>
<!-- Corrected value --> <cbc:IndustryClassificationCode>VALID_VALUE</cbc:IndustryClassificationCode>
Technical Reference
XPath: /Invoice/cac:AccountingSupplierParty/cac:Party/cbc:IndustryClassificationCodeCode Example
<cac:AccountingCustomerParty><cbc:SupplierAssignedAccountID>SERVICE_CODE</cbc:SupplierAssignedAccountID></cac:AccountingCustomerParty>Common Causes
- ·Service code not provided by government entity
- ·Invoice sent without required routing information
- ·Wrong service code for the department
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Frequently Asked Questions
B2G invoices submitted via Chorus Pro require a service code (code service) to route the invoice to the correct department within the government entity.
Add the service code from the government entity's Chorus Pro profile. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
BR-FR-04 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-FR-04 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including chorus pro service code missing.
BR-FR-04 is commonly seen in exports from French accounting software. These software packages sometimes generate invoices that need adjustment to meet full compliance standards.
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Last updated: 18 January 2026
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