Reference
Markdown exportBR-47 Each VAT breakdown must have a VAT category code
Each VAT breakdown (BG-23) must be defined through a VAT category code (BT-118).
Problem Description
Each VAT breakdown (BG-23) must be defined through a VAT category code (BT-118).
ERROR
XRechnung 3.0
Context and Significance
BT-118 controls which VAT rule family applies. Leaving it unresolved can create wrong XML, so the backend blocks this instead of guessing.
Solution
Set BT-118 on every tax subtotal, for example S, Z, E, AE, or O, and keep it aligned with line VAT categories.
Quick actions
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- BT-118 = S with BT-119 = 19
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- VAT breakdown exists without BT-118
- Tax category left blank after OCR extraction
Technical Details
Affected Fields
BT-118 VAT category code