BH-PDF-02

PDF is encrypted

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What does this error mean?

The PDF is password protected — the embedded e-invoice cannot be read. PDF/A-3 (the basis of ZUGFeRD/Factur-X) forbids encryption.

How to fix it

Generate the invoice without password protection, or remove the encryption and re-export as PDF/A-3.

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Rule source: EN 16931 / XRechnung (KOSIT) or Billhorse check (BH-*).