BR-DE-20Error — invoice will be rejectedxrechnung
XRechnung error BR-DE-20: charge without reason
BR-DE-20 occurs when an invoice includes a document-level charge (BG-21) but neither a reason text (BT-104) nor a reason code (BT-105) is provided.
Last updated: 2026-06-01
Affected field
cac:AllowanceCharge/cbc:AllowanceChargeReason (BT-104) / cbc:AllowanceChargeReasonCode (BT-105)
Cause
The invoicing system exports a charge amount (e.g. shipping, handling fee) but omits the reason.
Fix
Add a charge reason text (e.g. 'Shipping', 'Handling fee', 'Express surcharge') or a UNCL4465 code (e.g. AAB for freight).
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Which codes are available for charges?▼
From UNCL4465: AAB (Freight), ZZZ (Mutually defined). AAB is recommended for shipping costs.