BR-FR-04:Chorus Pro service code missing
Fix: Add the service code from the government entity's Chorus Pro profile. Provide the required value in the free validator.
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.
The invoice may pass transmission, but this non-compliance can cause problems during tax audits or buyer-side processing.
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 that can cause issues at the receiving end — tax audits, ERP processing, or VAT reconciliation mismatches.
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
Seeing this in production? The API handles BR-FR-04 automatically. See the fix response →
Commonly Seen In
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. Invoice Navigator detects this error and prompts for the required business data before applying a safe fix.
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.
BR-FR-04 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-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: 3 March 2026
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