How to Set Up xRechnung and E-Invoices (Leitweg-ID)?
Questions:
- How do I create a compliant xRechnung?
- Where do I enter a customer's Leitweg-ID?
- How do I generate a compliant E-Invoice XML file?
Description:
Ensure your B2B and government billing processes are fully compliant by setting up xRechnung and E-Invoice standards. By configuring a customer's Leitweg-ID and payment terms, the system will automatically map these details into the correct ZUGFeRD or xRechnung XML format. This ensures your generated electronic invoices meet strict legal requirements without requiring any manual XML editing.
Solution:
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Open the Customer Profile - Navigate to the user management dashboard and select the customer profile that requires electronic invoicing.
User Management -> Customer Management -> Manage Customer
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Enter the Leitweg-ID
Locate the "Leitweg-ID" field within the customer data. Enter the specific routing identification number provided by your client (for example, "991-33333-83").
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Confirm Payment Terms
Ensure the "Payment Condition" field is filled out for this customer. This text will automatically map to the required trade payment terms in the final electronic invoice.
- Save the customer profile to lock in the new compliance settings.
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Generate the E-Invoice
Create a bill for this customer and trigger the E-Invoice generation. The system will automatically construct the XML file containing the correct buyer reference and payment descriptions.
Tips and Tricks:
Pro-Tips:
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Always verify the Leitweg-ID format with your client to prevent invoice rejection.
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The payment terms defined in the customer profile will apply automatically to both the E-Invoice XML and the standard PDF output.
Warnings:
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Do not manually alter the XML file after generation. The system automatically maps the Leitweg-ID to the correct buyer reference tags to ensure strict formatting compliance.