BR-04

Validation message

An Invoice shall have an Invoice type code (BT-3).

Explanation

Every e-invoice must state with a code what kind of document it is, for example 380 for an invoice, 384 for a corrected invoice, 381 for a credit note or 389 for a self-billed invoice issued by the buyer.

How to fix

Ask the seller for a corrected invoice that states the invoice type, code 380 for an ordinary invoice. When it is missing, the seller's invoicing software is usually the cause.

Applies to

  • EN 16931 (UBL)
  • EN 16931 (CII)