CZ-R-001:Czech DIČ required
Czech invoices must include DIČ (tax identification number).
Engine Classification
Business data required · Explicit input workflow · No assumptions made
Required input: Czech Tax ID (DIČ)
What is CZ-R-001?
CZ-R-001 is a fatal validation rule defined in the ubl-2.1 specification (CZE national rules). It validates the CompanyID element under PartyTaxScheme 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: //cac:PartyTaxScheme/cbc:CompanyID
Why This Error Matters
Czech tax identification required.
CZ-R-001 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
- ·Fails UBL schema validation
- ·Error returned: CZ-R-001
- ·Specification: ubl-2.1
How to Fix It
Get DIČ
Czech tax ID (8-10 digits)
Add to invoice
CZ prefix + number
XML Example
Generic example based on the rule's target XPath. Your actual XML structure may differ.
<!-- Missing or empty element triggers cbc:CompanyID error --> <cbc:CompanyID></cbc:CompanyID>
<!-- Provide the required value --> <cbc:CompanyID>VALID_VALUE</cbc:CompanyID>
Technical Reference
XPath: //cac:PartyTaxScheme/cbc:CompanyIDCommon Causes
- ·Missing DIČ
- ·Wrong format
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Frequently Asked Questions
Czech invoices must include DIČ (tax identification number).
Add CZ + DIČ number. Invoice Navigator can help identify and fix this issue.
Yes, CZ-R-001 is a critical error that must be fixed.
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Last updated: 27 February 2026
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