ErrorsAll codes
SERIES_FORMAT_NUM_REQUIRED
Variable {NUM} is required in the format. Sequential numbering is required by law
Category: Invoices
Example response
When this error occurs, the API returns a JSON response with the following shape:
{
"type": "https://docs.beel.es/errors/SERIES_FORMAT_NUM_REQUIRED",
"title": "SERIES_FORMAT_NUM_REQUIRED",
"detail": "Variable {NUM} is required in the format. Sequential numbering is required by law",
"instance": "/v1/<resource>",
"errors": [],
"success": false,
"error": {
"code": "SERIES_FORMAT_NUM_REQUIRED",
"message": "Variable {NUM} is required in the format. Sequential numbering is required by law",
"details": {}
},
"meta": {
"timestamp": "2026-05-21T10:00:00Z",
"request_id": "4bf92f3577b34da6a3ce929d0e0e4736"
}
}The type URI is stable and always resolves to this page.
Message
Variable {NUM} is required in the format. Sequential numbering is required by law
La variable {NUM} es obligatoria en el formato. La numeración secuencial es requerida por ley
La variable {NUM} és obligatòria en el format. La numeració seqüencial és requerida per llei
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CLIENT_NOT_FOUND
Customer not found: {0}
DELETION_FAILED
Error deleting the invoice