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BR-DE-25-aBG-19
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A direct debit is announced without a mandate
When `Payment means type code` (BT-81) announces a direct debit (59), the `DIRECT DEBIT` group (BG-19) must be provided, exactly once.
Only the issuer holds this value: Factlint reports it and never fabricates it. Test your invoice to find out whether it is affected.
Why this error happens
A direct debit without a mandate is not merely incomplete: it is irregular. The group carries the mandate reference, the creditor identifier and the debited account — the three items a bank requires to execute the order.
How to fix it
Fill in the mandate from your direct debit system. Factlint writes no payment details (rule 1).