Reference
Markdown exportBR-DE-4 Seller postal code must be provided
The seller's postal code must be provided on the invoice.
Problem Description
The seller's postal code must be provided on the invoice.
ERROR
XRechnung 3.0
Context and Significance
German invoice validation expects a complete seller postal address. The postal code is used for address validation and helps avoid ambiguities in city names and locations.
Solution
Add the seller's postal code to the invoice.
Valid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- 10115
- 80331
- 20095
Invalid Examples
Use these points as the practical checks for this section.
- Postal code missing
- Empty <cbc:PostalZone/>
Code Examples
Valid XML
<cac:AccountingSupplierParty>
<cac:Party>
<cac:PostalAddress>
<cbc:PostalZone>10115</cbc:PostalZone>
</cac:PostalAddress>
</cac:Party>
</cac:AccountingSupplierParty>Invalid XML
<cac:AccountingSupplierParty>
<cac:Party>
<cac:PostalAddress>
<!-- Missing cbc:PostalZone -->
</cac:PostalAddress>
</cac:Party>
</cac:AccountingSupplierParty>Technical Details
Affected Fields
Seller Postal Address, Seller Postal Code