BR-IT-04:Missing Codice Destinatario
Italian FatturaPA invoices require the 7-character recipient code (Codice Destinatario).
Engine Classification
Business data required · Explicit input workflow · No assumptions made
Required input: Codice Destinatario
What is BR-IT-04?
BR-IT-04 is a fatal validation rule defined in the fatturapa specification (ITA national rules). It validates the CodiceDestinatario element under FatturaElettronicaHeader > DatiTrasmissione 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: /FatturaElettronica/FatturaElettronicaHeader/DatiTrasmissione/CodiceDestinatario
Why This Error Matters
SDI uses Codice Destinatario to route invoices to the correct recipient.
BR-IT-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 SDI (Sistema di Interscambio)
- ·Error returned: BR-IT-04
- ·Specification: fatturapa
How to Fix It
Get code
7-character SDI code from recipient
Special codes
0000000 for PEC, XXXXXXX for foreign
Or use PEC
PECDestinatario if code is 0000000
XML Example
Generic example based on the rule's target XPath. Your actual XML structure may differ.
<!-- Triggers validation error --> <CodiceDestinatario></CodiceDestinatario>
<!-- Corrected --> <CodiceDestinatario>VALID_VALUE</CodiceDestinatario>
Technical Reference
XPath: /FatturaElettronica/FatturaElettronicaHeader/DatiTrasmissione/CodiceDestinatarioCode Example
<CodiceDestinatario>M5UXCR1</CodiceDestinatario>
<!-- Or for PEC: -->
<CodiceDestinatario>0000000</CodiceDestinatario>
<PECDestinatario>recipient@pec.it</PECDestinatario>Common Causes
- ·Code missing
- ·Invalid format
- ·Recipient not registered
Seeing this in production? The API handles BR-IT-04 automatically. See the fix response →
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Frequently Asked Questions
Italian FatturaPA invoices require the 7-character recipient code (Codice Destinatario).
Add the Codice Destinatario or PEC address. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, BR-IT-04 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-04 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-04 is commonly seen in exports from Italian e-invoicing systems. 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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