DE-R-014

Validation message

The element "VAT category rate" (BT-119) shall be provided.

Explanation

XRechnung requires an explicit VAT rate (BT-119) for every VAT breakdown — even for categories that EN 16931 itself would allow without a rate (e.g., not subject to VAT). In those cases, a rate of 0 should be set.

How to fix

Set the VAT rate (BT-119) for every breakdown, using 0 where applicable.

This field is required by §14 Abs. 4 Nr. 8 UStG. A missing or incorrect value may affect input VAT deduction (Vorsteuerabzug) for the recipient.

Applies to