BR-FR-06:Chorus Pro service code required
Fix: Add the service code provided by the public entity. Provide the required value in the free validator.
French B2G invoices via Chorus Pro require a service code (code service).
Engine Classification
Business data required · Explicit input workflow · No assumptions made
Required input: Chorus Pro Service Code
What is BR-FR-06?
BR-FR-06 is a fatal validation rule defined in the factur-x specification (FRA national rules). It validates the XPath: Specific Chorus Pro extension fields element in the UBL invoice XML.
When this rule fires, the invoice is rejected by Peppol access points and never reaches the buyer.
Target path: XPath: Specific Chorus Pro extension fields
Why This Error Matters
Chorus Pro routes invoices based on service code for French public entities.
BR-FR-06 is a hard failure — the invoice must be corrected and re-sent before it can reach the recipient.
Validator Behavior
- ·Causes invoice rejection
- ·Rejected by Chorus Pro
- ·Error returned: BR-FR-06
- ·Specification: factur-x
How to Fix It
Get code
Service code from public buyer
Add to invoice
In AccountingCost or buyer-specific field
Validate
Must match buyer structure in Chorus Pro
XML Example
Generic example based on the rule's target XPath. Your actual XML structure may differ.
<!-- Triggers validation error --> <XPath: Specific Chorus Pro extension fields></XPath: Specific Chorus Pro extension fields>
<!-- Corrected --> <XPath: Specific Chorus Pro extension fields>VALID_VALUE</XPath: Specific Chorus Pro extension fields>
Technical Reference
XPath: Specific Chorus Pro extension fieldsCode Example
<cbc:AccountingCost>SERV-12345</cbc:AccountingCost>Common Causes
- ·Missing service code
- ·Wrong code
- ·Code not active
Seeing this in production? The API handles BR-FR-06 automatically. See the fix response →
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Frequently Asked Questions
French B2G invoices via Chorus Pro require a service code (code service).
Add the service code provided by the public entity. Invoice Navigator detects this error and prompts for the required business data before applying a safe fix.
Yes, BR-FR-06 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.
BR-FR-06 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-06 is commonly seen in exports from French B2G invoicing systems. 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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