BR-IT-02:Missing Codice Destinatario
Italian B2B invoices require a 7-character Codice Destinatario (recipient code) for SDI routing, or a PEC email address.
Engine Classification
Business data required · Explicit input workflow · No assumptions made
Required input: Codice Destinatario (SDI Code)
What is BR-IT-02?
BR-IT-02 is a fatal validation rule defined in the peppol-bis-3 specification (ITA national rules). It validates the EndpointID element under AccountingCustomerParty > Party 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/cac:AccountingCustomerParty/cac:Party/cbc:EndpointID[@schemeID="0201"]
Why This Error Matters
SDI uses the Codice Destinatario to route invoices to the correct recipient. Without it, invoices go to the recipient's tax drawer.
BR-IT-02 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 PEPPOL Access Points
- ·Rejected by SDI (Sistema di Interscambio)
- ·Error returned: BR-IT-02
- ·Specification: peppol-bis-3
How to Fix It
Get recipient code
Ask your customer for their 7-character SDI code
Alternative PEC
If no code, use their certified PEC email address
Add to invoice
Use EndpointID with schemeID 0201 for SDI code
XML Example
Generic example based on the rule's target XPath. Your actual XML structure may differ.
<!-- Missing or empty element triggers cbc:EndpointID error --> <cbc:EndpointID></cbc:EndpointID>
<!-- Provide the required value --> <cbc:EndpointID>VALID_VALUE</cbc:EndpointID>
Technical Reference
XPath: /Invoice/cac:AccountingCustomerParty/cac:Party/cbc:EndpointID[@schemeID="0201"]Code Example
<cbc:EndpointID schemeID="0201">M5UXCR1</cbc:EndpointID>Common Causes
- ·Customer code not collected
- ·Using old/invalid code
- ·Confusing PEC with regular email
Seeing this in production? The API handles BR-IT-02 automatically. See the fix response →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Italian B2B invoices require a 7-character Codice Destinatario (recipient code) for SDI routing, or a PEC email address.
Add the recipient's Codice Destinatario or PEC address. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-IT-02 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-IT-02 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues, including missing codice destinatario.
BR-IT-02 is commonly seen in exports from All Italian invoicing 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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