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BR-63 - Buyer electronic address needs a scheme

The buyer electronic address (BT-49) must have a scheme identifier.

BR-63 - Buyer electronic address needs a scheme

The buyer electronic address (BT-49) must have a scheme identifier.

Mandatory fieldsEN 16931BT-49 Error

What this rule checks

The buyer electronic address (BT-49) must have a scheme identifier.

How to fix it

Add the schemeID on the buyer EndpointID (BT-49), e.g. an EAS code such as 0088 (GLN).

Validate against this rule

This rule is part of EN 16931. Check your invoice with the validator that matches your format:

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Source: CEN EN 16931 Schematron · Last verified: 2026-07-10

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