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XRechnung error BR-DE-5: seller contact point missing
BR-DE-5 requires the name of the seller contact point (BT-41). It is part of the seller contact group (BG-6), which XRechnung makes mandatory (see BR-DE-2).
Last updated: 2026-06-24
Affected field
cac:Contact/cbc:Name (UBL) / ram:DefinedTradeContact/ram:PersonName (CII)
Cause
The seller's Contact element has no name field. EN 16931 leaves it optional — XRechnung makes it mandatory.
Fix
Add a contact name in cbc:Name under cac:Contact. A department name such as 'Accounts Receivable' or 'Billing' is sufficient.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use a department name?▼
Yes. The contact point need not be a named individual — 'Accounts Receivable' or 'Billing Department' is fine.