DE-R-025-1:If "Payment means type code" (BT-81) contains a code for direct debit (59), "DIRECT DEBIT" (BG-19) shall be provided.
Fix: Direct debit details missing. When payment code 59 (direct debit) is used, the Direct Debit group (BG-19) with mandate information must be provided.
Direct debit details missing. When payment code 59 (direct debit) is used, the Direct Debit group (BG-19) with mandate information must be provided.
Engine Classification
Requires user confirmation before application
What is DE-R-025-1?
DE-R-025-1 is a fatal validation rule defined in the PEPPOL_BIS specification (DEU national rules). It validates the CityName element under PostalAddress in the UBL invoice XML.
When this rule fires, the invoice is rejected by Peppol access points and never reaches the buyer.
Target path: //cac:TaxRepresentativeParty/cac:PostalAddress/cbc:CityName
Why This Error Matters
Invoice will be rejected by German XRechnung validators. German e-invoicing has specific format requirements for payment details, contact information, and attachments.
DE-R-025-1 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 PEPPOL Access Points
- ·Rejected by XRechnung endpoints
- ·Error returned: DE-R-025-1
- ·Specification: PEPPOL_BIS
How to Fix It
Find the missing or empty field
Check cbc:CityName at //cac:TaxRepresentativeParty/cac:PostalAddress/cbc:CityName. This field is required but is either missing or empty.
Set the required value
Direct debit details missing. When payment code 59 (direct debit) is used, the Direct Debit group (BG-19) with mandate information must be provided.
Re-validate your invoice
Upload the corrected invoice to confirm DE-R-025-1 is resolved.
XML Example
Generic example based on the rule's target XPath. Your actual XML structure may differ.
<!-- Missing or empty element triggers cbc:CityName error --> <cbc:CityName></cbc:CityName>
<!-- Provide the required value --> <cbc:CityName>VALID_VALUE</cbc:CityName>
Technical Reference
//cac:TaxRepresentativeParty/cac:PostalAddress/cbc:CityNameCommon Causes
- ·Direct debit code but no BG-19 provided
- ·BT-81 code 59 requires DIRECT DEBIT group
- ·SEPA direct debit selected but no mandate info
- ·cac:PaymentMandate element missing for direct debit
- ·BG-19 required when payment means is direct debit
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Frequently Asked Questions
Direct debit details missing. When payment code 59 (direct debit) is used, the Direct Debit group (BG-19) with mandate information must be provided.
Direct debit details missing. When payment code 59 (direct debit) is used, the Direct Debit group (BG-19) with mandate information must be provided. You can also use Invoice Navigator's compliance engine to correct this automatically in your pipeline.
Yes, DE-R-025-1 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission.
Many instances of DE-R-025-1 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's compliance engine. The fix is applied in your pipeline with full audit evidence.
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Last updated: 14 April 2026
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