E-Invoice Error Reference

1369+ documented errors for Peppol, UBL, CII, and EN16931 validation errors.

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errorBR-Z-10EN 16931AUTO-FIX

This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why...

This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why no tax is charged (applies to `cac:TaxSubtotal`, rule BR-Z-10).

errorBR-DEX-03DEUXRechnung (Germany)AUTO-FIX

Eine Sub Invoice Line (BG-DEX-01) muss genau eine "SUB INVOICE LINE VAT...

Missing sub-line VAT info. Each Sub Invoice Line (BG-DEX-01) must contain exactly one VAT information group (BG-DEX-06).

errorBR-CO-04EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Invoice currency must be valid ISO 4217

Each Invoice line (BG-25) shall be categorized with an Invoiced item VAT category code (BT-151).. This applies to the `cac:InvoiceLine` element in the invoice XML.

errorBR-E-04EN 16931INPUT

When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax...

When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax registration, or tax representative (applies to `cac:AllowanceCharge`, rule BR-E-04).

errorBR-Z-02EN 16931INPUT

When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax...

When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax registration, or tax representative (applies to `cac:InvoiceLine`, rule BR-Z-02).

errorBR-Z-03EN 16931INPUT

When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax...

When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax registration, or tax representative (applies to `cac:AllowanceCharge`, rule BR-Z-03).

errorAT-R-004AUTerbBLOCKED

ERB (e-Rechnung Bund) compliance required

Austrian B2G invoices must comply with ERB requirements.

errorBR-G-05EN 16931AUTO-FIX

When using this VAT category, the VAT rate must be 0 (zero). This category...

When using this VAT category, the VAT rate must be 0 (zero). This category does not have a positive tax rate (applies to `cac:InvoiceLine`, rule BR-G-05).

errorPEPPOL-EN16931-CL008EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Electronic address identifier scheme must be from the codelist "Electronic...

The electronic address identifier scheme must be from the PEPPOL Electronic Address Identifier Scheme codelist. This identifies what type of endpoint ID is being used (GLN, PEPPOL ID, etc.).

errorKSEF-010POLKSeFBLOCKED

KSeF XML schema validation failed

Invoice XML must conform exactly to the FA schema version (FA/1 or FA/2). Even minor deviations cause rejection.

errorPEPPOL-SDI-01ITAPeppol-SDIBLOCKED

Peppol to SDI conversion error

When Peppol invoices enter Italy via the SDI gateway, they must be converted to FatturaPA format. Conversion issues are common with complex invoices.

warningPT-R-003PRTubl-2.1BLOCKED

SAF-T compliance recommended

Portuguese invoices should be SAF-T (PT) compliant for reporting.

errorUBL-CR-040UBL 2.1AUTO-FIX

A UBL invoice should not include the BillingReference...

Your invoice contains BillingReference/SelfBilledCreditNoteDocumentReference which is not allowed in EN16931 invoices.

errorBR-G-06EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Export VAT must be zero

VAT amount for category G must be zero.

errorBR-12EN 16931BLOCKED

Invoice total with VAT required

The invoice must contain the total amount including VAT (TaxInclusiveAmount).

errorUBL-CR-041UBL 2.1AUTO-FIX

A UBL invoice should not include the BillingReference DebitNoteDocumentReference

Your invoice contains BillingReference/DebitNoteDocumentReference which is not allowed in EN16931 invoices.

errorBR-G-07EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Export requires reason

VAT category G must have exemption reason.

errorPL-R-003POLubl-2.1BLOCKED

KSeF submission required

Polish invoices must be submitted to KSeF (Krajowy System e-Faktur).

errorBR-IC-01EN 16931BLOCKED

Intra-community must be in breakdown

If any line uses VAT category K, breakdown must include K.

errorBR-E-10EN 16931AUTO-FIX

This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why...

This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why no tax is charged.

errorBR-Z-04EN 16931INPUT

When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax...

When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax registration, or tax representative (applies to `cac:AllowanceCharge`, rule BR-Z-04).

warningKSEF-009POLKSeFBLOCKED

Bank account not on VAT white list

For split payment (podzielona płatność) invoices, the seller bank account must be registered on the VAT white list (biała lista VAT).

errorUBL-SR-49EN16931CONFIRM

Value tax point date shall occur maximum once

Your invoice contains multiple Value tax point date elements (TaxPointDate). EN16931 allows only one tax point date per invoice.

errorBR-15EN 16931BLOCKED

Invoice line quantity required

The Amount due for payment (BT-115) is required.. Check the `cbc:PayableAmount` element in your invoice XML.

errorBR-IC-06EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Intra-community VAT must be zero

VAT amount for category K must be zero.

errorUBL-CR-046UBL 2.1AUTO-FIX

A UBL invoice should not include the DespatchDocumentReference UUID

Your invoice contains DespatchDocumentReference/UUID which is not allowed in EN16931 invoices.

errorPL-R-004POLubl-2.1BLOCKED

KSeF session token invalid

KSeF API requires valid authentication token.

errorUBL-CR-622UBL 2.1AUTO-FIX

A UBL invoice should not include the InvoiceLine Item ItemInstance

UBL 2.1 Invoice schema does not include `cac:Item/cac:ItemInstance`. This element must be removed for EN 16931 compliance.

errorSDI-00200ITAFatturaPABLOCKED

Duplicate invoice number

Invoice number + year combination must be unique per sender. SDI maintains a registry and rejects duplicates within the same fiscal year.

errorPL-R-006POLubl-2.1BLOCKED

Currency must be PLN for KSeF

Invoices to Polish KSeF typically require PLN amounts.

errorUBL-SR-50EN16931CONFIRM

Item description shall occur maximum once

Your invoice line Item contains multiple Description elements. EN16931 allows only one item description per line.

errorBR-G-02EN 16931INPUT

When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax...

When using this VAT category, the seller must have a VAT identifier, tax registration, or tax representative (applies to `cac:InvoiceLine`, rule BR-G-02).

errorBR-IC-07EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Intra-community requires reason

VAT category K must have exemption reason.

errorGR-R-003GRCCIUS-GR (Greece)AUTO-FIX

Greek invoice type code required

myDATA requires specific Greek invoice type classification.

errorCII-SR-03cii-d16bBLOCKED

ExchangedDocument element required

CII must have ExchangedDocument with ID and TypeCode.

errorBR-16EN 16931BLOCKED

Invoice line must have an identifier

Each invoice line must have a unique line identifier (ID).

errorBR-37EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Each Document level charge (BG-21) shall have a Document level charge VAT...

Each Document level charge (BG-21) shall have a Document level charge VAT category code (BT-102). Check the `cac:AllowanceCharge` element in your invoice XML.

errorBR-IC-10EN 16931AUTO-FIX

This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why...

This VAT category requires an exemption reason code or text explaining why no tax is charged (applies to `cac:TaxSubtotal`, rule BR-IC-10).

warningFI-R-002FINfinvoiceBLOCKED

Finvoice format for Finnish B2B

Finnish domestic B2B may prefer Finvoice format.

errorFR-R-007FRAfactur-xBLOCKED

Factur-X XML must be embedded in PDF

Factur-X requires XML to be embedded as PDF attachment.

errorUBL-CR-006UBL 2.1AUTO-FIX

Disallowed element: cbc:IssueTime

UBL 2.1 Invoice schema does not include `cbc:IssueTime`. This element must be removed for EN 16931 compliance.

errorPT-R-004PRTubl-2.1BLOCKED

ATCUD validation code required

Portuguese invoices require ATCUD (unique document code).

errorBR-IC-11EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Missing delivery date for intra-community supply. Invoices with VAT category...

Missing delivery date for intra-community supply. Invoices with VAT category "Intra-community supply" (K) must have either a delivery date (BT-72) or invoicing period (BG-14).

errorRO-R-002ROUubl-2.1BLOCKED

e-Factura submission required

Romanian B2B/B2G invoices must go through e-Factura (SPV).

errorRO-R-003ROUcius-roBLOCKED

CIUS-RO format required

Romanian e-invoices must use CIUS-RO profile.

errorBR-IC-12EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Missing delivery country for intra-community supply. Invoices with VAT...

Missing delivery country for intra-community supply. Invoices with VAT category "Intra-community supply" (K) must specify the delivery country code (BT-80).

warningRO-R-004ROUubl-2.1BLOCKED

RON conversion may be required

Romanian tax reporting requires RON amounts.

errorBR-O-02EN 16931AUTO-FIX

VAT identifier found but invoice is marked as not subject to VAT

Your invoice uses VAT category "O" (Not subject to VAT) on one or more lines, but the seller has a VAT identification number. These two things contradict each other — if VAT does not apply, the seller should not have a VAT ID on this invoice.

errorHU-R-002HUNnavBLOCKED