{"id":31120,"date":"2026-08-21T03:30:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T01:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/help-center\/what-happens-if-my-peppol-e-invoice-is-rejected\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T03:30:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T01:30:51","slug":"what-happens-if-my-peppol-e-invoice-is-rejected","status":"publish","type":"help_center","link":"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/en-be\/help-center\/what-happens-if-my-peppol-e-invoice-is-rejected\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if my Peppol e-invoice is rejected?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Peppol e-invoices can sometimes be rejected for various reasons, which can delay payments and create frustration. Understanding why your invoice was rejected and knowing how to fix it is crucial to ensure your transactions go smoothly. In this article, we\u2019ll walk you through the most common causes of Peppol e-invoice rejections and provide simple steps to resolve them in Accountable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<h1 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_6047abdd65\">1. Why would a Peppol invoice be rejected?<\/h1>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">A Peppol e-invoice may be rejected for several reasons, typically due to issues with the receiving party\u2019s system or incorrect formatting. Here are some of the most common causes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>The client is not correctly registered on the Peppol network.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>The VAT number is invalid or does not match the Peppol ID.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>The invoice is missing mandatory information<\/b> (e.g., invoice number, dates, totals).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>There is a mismatch between the buyer&#8217;s details<\/b> and what\u2019s registered in Peppol.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>Technical validation errors<\/b> in the UBL (Universal Business Language) structure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_571f25afb7\"><b>2. How will I know if my invoice was rejected?<\/b><\/h1>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">When you send an invoice via Peppol through Accountable, our system actively monitors the delivery status. If the invoice is rejected, you\u2019ll receive a notification within the app. The notification will typically explain the reason for the rejection (if available) and suggest the next steps to resolve the issue.ps.<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<h1 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_4ccfb713a1\"><b>3. What should I do if it happens?<\/b><\/h1>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">If your Peppol e-invoice is rejected, don&#8217;t worry! Here\u2019s what you should do:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>Review the rejection reason:<\/b> The notification should provide a clear reason for the rejection. Common reasons are usually related to small errors in the data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>Correct the invoice or client\u2019s information:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Double-check the VAT number and ensure the address details are accurate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Make sure all mandatory fields (e.g., invoice number, dates, totals) are correctly completed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">If necessary, contact your client to confirm their Peppol registration and ensure they\u2019re listed correctly in the network.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>Resend the corrected invoice:<\/b> Once the issue is fixed, you can resend the corrected invoice through Peppol directly from Accountable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h1 class=\"font-degular\" id=\"h_a01b7c84b5\"><b>4. Can I send the invoice another way?<\/b><\/h1>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">Yes, you can still send the invoice if Peppol isn\u2019t an option or if the rejection can\u2019t be resolved quickly. In these cases, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"font-inter\">\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\"><b>Send the invoice by email or as a PDF<\/b>: While this bypasses the Peppol network, it ensures your client still receives the invoice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">This option helps you avoid delays while waiting for issues with Peppol to be resolved.<\/p>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">\n<hr>\n<p class=\"no-margin font-inter\">If you have any questions or need additional help, feel free to reach out to us at <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"intercom-content-link font-inter\">support@accountable.eu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peppol e-invoice rejected? 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