Communication From Receiver to Sender

PA : What feedback does receiver give to the sender ?

Communication when there are no Issues with Invoice

Minimum Flow of Status Messages (Mandatory Messages)

  • From Invoice Receiver to Invoice Sender : no mandatory Message
  • From Invoice Sender to Invoice Receiver : 1 message : 212 Payment Received

Maximum Number of Positive Messages (Including Optional)


Messages when more Information is requested

Communications Overview:

WhatFormatPA Message Number
Request more infoPA Message208
Deliver more infoOutside PA (e.g. email)
Confirm : info receive, information gathering is completePA Message209

Flow of possible PA Messages (more information) :

Communication when there are no Issues with Invoice


  • From Invoice Receiver to Invoice Sender : no mandatory Message
  • From Invoice Sender to Invoice Receiver : 1 message : 212 Payment Received

Communication in case of Issues with Invoice

Flow chart of possible messages:

About the messages in case of issues:

PA Message NumberComing FromWhatType of Status
500PPFRejection = blocking error. Typically invalid or missing data, incorrect identfiers.Final
213Service ProvidersRejected in platform (technical or business rejection)Final
207ReceiverIn dispute : does not agree with a part or the total. This is an intermediate message, not a final statusIntermediary
210ReceiverRefused by Receiver : the receiver rejects the complete invoice.Final