Cause and affected field

The VAT categories in this invoice require a seller VAT identifier, tax registration identifier or tax representative. Enter the applicable real identifier; do not use example tax numbers.

Rule family: XRechnung 3.0.2. The finding from the ruleset actually executed remains authoritative.

Correction and example

Fails · schematic excerpt
<!-- Required seller tax identification missing -->
Passes · replace with your details
Seller VAT ID or tax registration number, as applicable

Validate again

Correct the original in your invoicing system and inspect the replacement file. Ask the supplier to correct an incoming invoice.

Technical validity does not confirm acceptance by the recipient’s portal.

Sources

EN 16931 validation artefactsKoSIT XRechnung rules