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Critical

BR-DE-2

Buyer Reference Missing (BT-10)

What This Error Means

A buyer reference (Leitweg-ID) is required in BT-10 for all invoices sent to German public sector entities. This is the routing identifier used by the ZRE/OZG-RE portals.

How to Fix It

Add the Leitweg-ID to cbc:BuyerReference. Format: 04011000-1234512345-06. Contact the buyer for their assigned Leitweg-ID.

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