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BR-DE-15XRechnung 3.0 (CIUS DE) · BT-10 (BuyerReference)
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Rule BR-DE-15: Missing Buyer Reference / Leitweg-ID (BT-10)

XRechnung mandates the BuyerReference element (BT-10) for routing invoices to the proper department, cost center, or public authority.

1. Root Cause in the XML Dataset

The field <cbc:BuyerReference> (UBL) or <ram:BuyerReference> (CII) is missing or empty.

2. How to Resolve & Request a Corrected Invoice

Provide the supplier with your cost-center code, property reference (e.g., WEG-104), or purchase order number for BT-10.

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BR-DE-2
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BR-DE-16
Rule BR-DE-16: Missing Seller VAT ID (BT-31) or Tax Number (BT-32)
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BR-DE-18
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