Symptoms
What this usually looks like
No directory resultCounterparty insists they are registeredDifferent answers across tools
Partner not found in the Peppol Directory
A missing directory hit does not always mean the company is absent from the network. Learn when the directory is advisory and what else to check.
Likely cause
What is usually actually broken
The directory is voluntary and can be incomplete, so an empty result can reflect publication gaps as well as a genuine mismatch.
Next steps
Do these before you resend
- Treat directory results as evidence, not certainty.
- Cross-check the exact participant ID and scheme.
- Escalate with provider-ready evidence rather than only a screenshot.
FAQ
What people ask right before they get blocked
They may search different identifiers, cache results differently, or rely on directory publication that is not fully comprehensive.
Confirm the exact participant ID directly with the counterparty or provider before changing your ERP record.
Operator guides
Go one level deeper before you resend
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Read the guideA fast decision guide for operators who need to know whether the next step is a resend, a partner-record fix, or a provider ticket.
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Similar failure patterns worth checking
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Open issue page