E-Invoice Error Reference

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

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errorBR-O-04EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Surcharge marked as not subject to VAT but seller has a VAT number

One of your document-level surcharges uses VAT category "O" (Not subject to VAT), but the seller has a VAT identification number. These contradict each other — if the surcharge is not subject to VAT, the seller should not have a VAT ID on this invoice.

errorBR-O-05EN 16931AUTO-FIX

An Invoice line (BG-25) where the VAT category code (BT-151) is "Not subject...

VAT amount for category O must be zero.

errorBR-O-06EN 16931AUTO-FIX

A Document level allowance (BG-20) where VAT category code (BT-95) is "Not...

VAT category O must have exemption reason.

errorBR-O-07EN 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:AllowanceCharge`, rule BR-O-07).

errorBR-48EN 16931INPUT

Document allowance tax category required

Document-level allowances/charges must specify the VAT category.

errorBR-O-09EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Out of scope must be only category

If O is used, only O category allowed on invoice.

errorHU-R-003HUNnavBLOCKED

NAV technical user required

NAV reporting requires registered technical user.

errorBR-DEC-08en16931BLOCKED

Allowance total: max 2 decimals

AllowanceTotalAmount allows max 2 decimal places.

errorBR-O-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-O-10).

warningXML-003ubl-2.1BLOCKED

XML encoding declaration recommended

XML should declare character encoding.

errorXML-005ubl-2.1BLOCKED

XML schema validation failed

Document does not conform to XSD schema.

errorXML-006en16931BLOCKED

Schematron validation failed

Document failed business rule validation.

errorFORMAT-002factur-xBLOCKED

PDF must be PDF/A format

Factur-X requires PDF/A-3 base document.

warningIN-PAYABLE-POSITIVEpeppol-bis-3BLOCKED

Payable amount should be positive

The amount due for payment (PayableAmount) should typically be a positive value.

warningIN-PRICE-POSITIVEpeppol-bis-3BLOCKED

Item price should be positive

Item price (PriceAmount) should typically be a positive value.

warningIN-QUANTITY-POSITIVEpeppol-bis-3BLOCKED

Line quantity should be positive

Invoice line quantity (InvoicedQuantity) should typically be a positive value.

errorBR-CL-01EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Invalid invoice type code

The invoice type code is not a valid value from the UN/EDIFACT code list 1001. Valid codes include 380 for a standard invoice, 381 for a credit note, 383 for a debit note, 384 for a corrected invoice, 386 for a prepayment invoice, and 389 for a self-billed invoice.

errorBR-CL-03EN 16931AUTO-FIX

currencyID MUST be coded using ISO code list 4217 alpha-3

A currency attribute (currencyID) contains an invalid ISO 4217 code. Currency codes must be 3-letter codes like EUR, USD, GBP.

errorBR-AG-01EN 16931BLOCKED

IPSI VAT breakdown required when IPSI used on lines

When using the IPSI VAT category (M) on invoice lines, allowances, or charges, you must have exactly one matching VAT breakdown section for IPSI.

errorBR-CL-05EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Tax currency code MUST be coded using ISO code list 4217 alpha-3

The Tax Currency Code (BT-6) is not a valid ISO 4217 code. If using a different currency for tax accounting, it must be a valid 3-letter code.

errorUBL-CR-411UBL 2.1AUTO-FIX

A UBL invoice should not include the PaymentMeans ID

Your invoice contains a PaymentMeans ID element which is not allowed in EN16931 invoices. This element must be removed.

errorBR-FR-02FRApeppol-bis-3INPUT

SIREN vs SIRET confusion

SIREN (9 digits) identifies the company, SIRET (14 digits) identifies the specific establishment. French e-invoices require the full 14-digit SIRET.

errorBR-E-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-E-02).

errorBR-DE-25DEUxrechnungBLOCKED

XRechnung invoice type restriction

XRechnung restricts allowed invoice type codes.

warningBR-CL-04EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Invalid currency code

Currency code must be a valid ISO 4217 alpha-3 code (e.g., EUR, USD, GBP). Ensure you are using the three-letter currency code, not a currency symbol or name.

errorBR-IC-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-IC-03).

errorBR-CL-06EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Value added tax point date code MUST be coded using a restriction of UNTDID...

The VAT Point Date Code (BT-8) is not a valid UNTDID 2005 code. Valid codes indicate when VAT becomes due (e.g., 35=delivery date, 432=payment date).

errorBR-CL-20EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Coded charge reasons MUST belong to the UNCL 7161 code list

A Charge Reason Code is not a valid UNCL 7161 code. Common codes: FC=freight, AAA=advertising, ABL=handling, DL=delivery.

errorBR-IC-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-IC-04).

errorBR-CL-07EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Object identifier scheme MUST be from UNTDID 1153

An Object Identifier scheme is not a valid UNTDID 1153 code. This identifies what type of reference the object ID represents.

errorBR-DE-20DEUXRechnung (Germany)BLOCKED

The Debited Account (BT-91) should contain a valid IBAN for SEPA direct...

The Debited Account (BT-91) should contain a valid IBAN for SEPA direct debit. The current value doesn't match IBAN format.

errorKSEF-007POLKSeFBLOCKED

Date format invalid

All dates in KSeF invoices must be in YYYY-MM-DD (ISO 8601) format. Other formats are rejected.

errorBR-CL-15EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Country codes in an invoice MUST be coded using ISO code list 3166-1

A country code in the invoice is not a valid ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code. All country fields must use 2-letter codes.

errorBR-O-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-O-03).

errorBR-B-01EN 16931BLOCKED

Split payment requires domestic Italian invoice

Split payment (scissione pagamenti, VAT category B) is only valid for domestic Italian invoices. Both seller and buyer must be in Italy.

warningCZ-R-003CZEisdocBLOCKED

ISDOC format for Czech domestic

Czech domestic invoices may use ISDOC format.

errorES-R-002ESPfacturaeBLOCKED

Invalid FacturaE format

Spanish B2G invoices must use FacturaE 3.2.x format.

errorDE-R-004DEUEN 16931INPUT

The element "Seller post code" (BT-38) shall be provided.

Seller postal code is missing. German invoices must include the seller's postal code (BT-38).

errorUBL-CR-055UBL 2.1AUTO-FIX

A UBL invoice should not include the DespatchDocumentReference...

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

errorBR-DE-04DEUxrechnungBLOCKED

Invalid XRechnung CustomizationID

XRechnung invoices must use the correct specification identifier for the version.

errorBR-CL-18EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Invoice line item tax categories MUST be coded using UNCL5305 code list.

PartyTaxScheme/TaxScheme/ID must be "VAT".

errorBR-CL-22EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Any currency code MUST be coded using ISO code list 4217 alpha-3.

A Tax Exemption Reason Code is not a valid CEF VATEX code. VATEX codes explain why VAT is not charged (e.g., VATEX-EU-AE for reverse charge).

errorES-R-004ESPfacturaeBLOCKED

Digital signature required

Spanish FacturaE invoices require XAdES digital signature.

errorCII-SR-001cii-d16bBLOCKED

Invalid CII namespace

CII (Cross Industry Invoice) documents must use the correct namespace declaration.

errorBR-CL-25EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Unit of measure codes MUST be coded according to UN/ECE Recommendation 20.

The scheme identifier for a seller or buyer electronic address (endpoint) is not from the valid Electronic Address Scheme (EAS) code list. Every endpoint ID must specify which numbering system it uses, such as 0088 for GLN, 0007 for Swedish org number, or 0198 for Danish CVR.

errorBR-E-01EN 16931BLOCKED

An Invoice that contains an Invoice line (BG-25), a Document level allowance...

When using VAT category E (exempt), an exemption reason must be provided.

errorBR-CL-10EN 16931AUTO-FIX

Invalid party identifier scheme

The scheme identifier for a seller or buyer party identification number is not a valid code from the ISO 6523 ICD list. Every party identifier must specify which numbering system it belongs to, using a standard code like 0088 for GLN, 0007 for Swedish org number, 0106 for Dutch KvK number, etc.

errorUBL-CR-002ubl-2.1AUTO-FIX