SDI-00002:Partita IVA format invalid
Fix: Format the Partita IVA correctly based on invoice type. Provide the required value in the free validator.
Italian VAT number (Partita IVA) must be exactly 11 digits for domestic invoices, or prefixed with IT for cross-border invoices.
Engine Classification
Business data required · Explicit input workflow · No assumptions made
Required input: Partita IVA (Italian VAT Number)
What is SDI-00002?
SDI-00002 is a fatal validation rule defined in the FatturaPA specification (ITA national rules).
When this rule fires, the invoice is rejected by Peppol access points and never reaches the buyer.
Why This Error Matters
SDI-00002 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 SDI (Sistema di Interscambio)
- ·Error returned: SDI-00002
- ·Specification: FatturaPA
How to Fix It
Technical Reference
Code Example
<IdFiscaleIVA><IdPaese>IT</IdPaese><IdCodice>12345678901</IdCodice></IdFiscaleIVA>Common Causes
- ·Incorrect number of digits
- ·Missing IT prefix for cross-border
- ·Including spaces or special characters
Seeing this in production? The API handles SDI-00002 automatically. See the fix response →
Frequently Asked Questions
Italian VAT number (Partita IVA) must be exactly 11 digits for domestic invoices, or prefixed with IT for cross-border invoices.
Format the Partita IVA correctly based on invoice type. Invoice Navigator detects this error and prompts for the required business data before applying a safe fix.
Yes, SDI-00002 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.
SDI-00002 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.
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Last updated: 3 March 2026
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