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Error code BR-25

A line has no item name

Every invoice line (BG-25) must contain the item name (BT-153).

The official rule

“Each Invoice line (BG-25) shall contain the Item name (BT-153).”
In EN 16931 1.3.16 (UBL), EN 16931 1.3.17 (UBL), EN 16931 1.3.17 (CII)Severity: Error

Official text, in the language the rule set publishes it in.

Fields named: BG-25 · BT-153

Common causes

  • A line only has an article number or reference.
  • An empty text line was exported as an invoice line.

How to fix it

  • Fill in the description of each line; remove empty lines.

Where to fix it in your software

  • Banqup: A reference or article number alone is not enough: fill in the description field on each line. (help page)

From each provider's own help page, read on 25 October 2026. Menus can change; we are not linked to these providers.

Wrong vs. right (UBL)

Wrong
<cac:Item>
  <cac:SellersItemIdentification><cbc:ID>A-100</cbc:ID></cac:SellersItemIdentification>
  …
</cac:Item>
Right
<cac:Item>
  <cbc:Name>Logo design</cbc:Name>
  <cac:SellersItemIdentification><cbc:ID>A-100</cbc:ID></cac:SellersItemIdentification>
  …
</cac:Item>