LEDES Error: BF122 - Invoice Has No PDF Attached Error

Overview of the Issue

The error message:
BF122 - "Invoice has no PDF attached."

This error occurs when submitting an invoice without attaching the required PDF document. Some clients mandate that a PDF version of the invoice is attached for the submission to be processed.

Possible Causes:

• The PDF attachment was not uploaded during the invoice submission process.
• The file attached is not in PDF format.

Troubleshooting the Issue

Step 1: Ensure a PDF is Attached

• Check if a PDF version of the invoice has been attached during the submission process.
• Verify that the file format is .pdf and that it is correctly uploaded alongside the invoice.

Tip: If the file is in a different format (e.g., Word or Excel), convert it to a PDF before attaching it.

How to Fix

Step 1: Attach a PDF Version of the Invoice

• Open the invoice submission form in the Brightflag application.
• Ensure that a valid PDF version of the invoice is attached to the submission.
• If needed, convert the invoice to PDF format and upload the file.

Step 2: Re-upload the Invoice

• After attaching the correct PDF, re-upload the invoice for processing.

Error BF111 - No Invoices Uploaded

Note: Resolving BF122 typically resolves BF111 as well.